2004 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · LS04 ABN
2004 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 31 Mar 2004. Recorded mileage 117,541 miles. MOT expired on 20 Sept 2022.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Sept 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,541 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LS04 ABN Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/09/2021
- 117,541 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LS04 ABN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 BMW 3 Series (LS04 ABN) between March 2007 and September 2021.
The record contains 15 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 21 September 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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: “Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
LS04 ABN Mileage History
- 22/03/200711,671 mi
- 08/05/200814,056 mi+2,385 mi
- 27/05/200929,335 mi+15,279 mi
- 27/05/200929,335 mi
- 25/05/201039,491 mi+10,156 mi
- 31/05/201147,124 mi+7,633 mi
- 29/05/201249,919 mi+2,795 mi
- 15/05/201356,921 mi+7,002 mi
- 01/05/201461,663 mi+4,742 mi
- 23/05/201569,218 mi+7,555 mi
- 06/05/201676,291 mi+7,073 mi
- 04/05/201783,930 mi+7,639 mi
- 14/05/201890,721 mi+6,791 mi
- 14/05/201890,721 mi
- 10/05/2019103,896 mi+13,175 mi
- 30/07/2020113,631 mi+9,735 mi
- 25/08/2021117,532 mi+3,901 mi
- 21/09/2021117,541 mi+9 mi
Average of roughly 7,300 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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