2004 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · LF54 FGK
2004 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 30 Sept 2004. Recorded mileage 115,776 miles. MOT expired on 18 Dec 2025.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Dec 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 115,776 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LF54 FGK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/12/2024
- 115,776 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LF54 FGK 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 (LF54 FGK) between March 2022 and December 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 December 2024 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: Tyres (9 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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: “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))”.
LF54 FGK Mileage History
- 24/03/2022105,551 mi
- 01/04/2022105,551 mi
- 27/07/2023113,600 mi+8,049 mi
- 11/12/2024115,744 mi+2,144 mi
- 19/12/2024115,776 mi+32 mi
Average of roughly 3,732 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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