The road tax status for LF04 ULR is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for LF04 ULR?

The MOT for LF04 ULR is valid and due for renewal on or before 18 July 2024.

What is the recorded mileage of LF04 ULR?

The recorded mileage for LF04 ULR is 166,984 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is LF04 ULR ULEZ compliant?

No, LF04 ULR does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

2004 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · LF04 ULR

LF04 ULR

2004 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 25/05/2004. Recorded mileage 166,984 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: BMW 3 SERIES
Year / Origin: 2004 · Stanmore (North London)
MOT Status: Valid until 18/07/2024
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 166,984 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: Diesel · 2.0L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Valid until 18/07/2024

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Mileage: 166,984 mi
Fuel Type: Diesel
Year: 2004
Engine: 1995cc

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LF04 ULR Key Findings

4 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 20/07/2023
166,984 miles recorded at latest MOT
2 historical MOT failures
4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

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! Average MOT pass rate (50%)

! Older vehicle

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LF04 ULR Mileage History

06/07/2022151,854 mi
07/07/2022151,867 mi+13 mi
18/07/2023166,984 mi+15,117 mi
20/07/2023166,984 mi

Average of roughly 14,589 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

LF04 ULR MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Sept 2026, 17:46

MOT Analysis

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4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 BMW 3 Series (LF04 ULR) between July 2022 and July 2023.

The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 20 July 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues). 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”.

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