2004 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · LF04 YUC
2004 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 03 Aug 2004. Recorded mileage 104,642 miles. MOT expired on 19 Aug 2025.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Aug 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 104,642 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LF04 YUC Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/08/2024
- 104,642 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.
LF04 YUC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 BMW 3 Series (LF04 YUC) between August 2022 and August 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 August 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
LF04 YUC Mileage History
- 20/08/2022100,860 mi
- 12/08/2023102,257 mi+1,397 mi
- 17/08/2024104,641 mi+2,384 mi
- 19/08/2024104,642 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 1,892 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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