2004 BMW 3 Series 2.2L Petrol · KA54 AEK
2004 BMW 3 Series (2.2L, petrol). First registered 23/12/2004. Recorded mileage 131,876 miles. MOT valid until 25/09/2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25/09/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 131,876 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2004
- Engine
- 2171cc
KA54 AEK Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/09/2025
- 131,876 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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KA54 AEK Mileage History
- 15/08/2025131,874 mi
- 27/09/2025131,876 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 17 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
KA54 AEK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 BMW 3 Series (KA54 AEK) between August 2025 and September 2025.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural ”; “Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”.
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