2004 BMW 3 Series 2.2L Petrol · JA54 WEL
2004 BMW 3 Series (2.2L, petrol). First registered 24 Nov 2004. Recorded mileage 146,701 miles. MOT expired on 19 Aug 2024.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2004
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Aug 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 146,701 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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JA54 WEL Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/08/2023
- 146,701 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
JA54 WEL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 BMW 3 Series (JA54 WEL) between August 2022 and August 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 August 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
JA54 WEL Mileage History
- 18/08/2022143,909 mi
- 16/08/2023146,701 mi+2,792 mi
- 16/08/2023146,701 mi
Average of roughly 2,809 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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