2004 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · LX54 DZW
2004 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 04 Sept 2004. Recorded mileage 94,409 miles. MOT valid until 25 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Sidcup (South East London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 94,409 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LX54 DZW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/03/2026
- 94,409 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.
LX54 DZW 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 (LX54 DZW) between September 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
LX54 DZW Mileage History
- 16/09/2022113,265 mi
- 07/11/2023119,321 mi+6,056 mi
- 26/03/202589,941 mi-29,380 mi
- 05/03/202694,409 mi+4,468 mi
- 05/03/202694,409 mi
Average of roughly -5,440 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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