Official DVLA Record
MOT Valid

2004 BMW 3 Series 2.2L Petrol · KA54 AEK

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
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 25/09/2026
Tax Status
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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 Analysis
50
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

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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! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (50%)
✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently
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KA54 AEK Mileage History

  1. 15/08/2025131,874 mi
  2. 27/09/2025131,876 mi+2 mi

Average of roughly 17 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.

KA54 AEK MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 2 Sept 2026, 01:23
MOT Analysis

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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