2004 BMW 3 Series 2.2L Petrol · LF53 VNV
2004 BMW 3 Series (2.2L, petrol). First registered 22 Jan 2004. Recorded mileage 109,711 miles. MOT expired on 17 Feb 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Feb 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 109,711 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LF53 VNV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 26/02/2026
- 109,711 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LF53 VNV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 BMW 3 Series (LF53 VNV) between February 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 February 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
LF53 VNV Mileage History
- 13/02/202396,026 mi
- 14/02/202396,026 mi
- 13/02/202498,325 mi+2,299 mi
- 17/02/2025104,496 mi+6,171 mi
- 26/02/2026109,711 mi+5,215 mi
Average of roughly 4,508 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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