2004 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · KW04 WBU
2004 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 27 Jul 2004. Recorded mileage 90,148 miles. MOT valid until 08 Feb 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 90,148 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KW04 WBU Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/01/2026
- 90,148 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KW04 WBU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 BMW 3 Series (KW04 WBU) between July 2007 and January 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 21 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (17 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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: “Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
KW04 WBU Mileage History
- 25/07/200723,324 mi
- 25/07/200723,324 mi
- 08/07/200824,194 mi+870 mi
- 03/04/200924,321 mi+127 mi
- 01/04/201033,088 mi+8,767 mi
- 01/04/201139,662 mi+6,574 mi
- 24/03/201245,885 mi+6,223 mi
- 04/12/201250,271 mi+4,386 mi
- 18/12/201357,011 mi+6,740 mi
- 01/12/201462,011 mi+5,000 mi
- 08/02/201664,872 mi+2,861 mi
- 09/01/201768,765 mi+3,893 mi
- 30/01/201871,806 mi+3,041 mi
- 26/01/201973,930 mi+2,124 mi
- 01/02/202076,317 mi+2,387 mi
- 06/02/202178,147 mi+1,830 mi
- 29/01/202280,663 mi+2,516 mi
- 03/02/202382,954 mi+2,291 mi
- 09/02/202382,954 mi
- 03/02/202485,112 mi+2,158 mi
- 03/02/202485,115 mi+3 mi
- 01/02/202587,867 mi+2,752 mi
- 17/01/202690,122 mi+2,255 mi
- 21/01/202690,148 mi+26 mi
Average of roughly 3,613 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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