2004 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · LF54 UMJ
2004 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 10 Dec 2004. Recorded mileage 136,319 miles. MOT expired on 11 Jun 2023.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Jun 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 136,319 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LF54 UMJ Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/06/2022
- 136,319 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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LF54 UMJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 2004 BMW 3 Series (LF54 UMJ) between June 2022 and June 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 0 advisory notices note items to monitor.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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