2004 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · MA54 HVM
2004 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01/09/2004. Recorded mileage 195,632 km. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Manchester & Merseyside
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19/01/2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (04/12/2024)
- Recorded Odometer
- 195,632 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2004
- Engine
- 1995cc
MA54 HVM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/01/2024
- 195,632 km recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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MA54 HVM Odometer History
- 20/11/2021172,957 mi
- 08/01/2022172,959 mi+2 mi
- 05/01/2023187,219 mi+14,260 mi
- 05/01/2023187,219 mi
- 20/01/2024195,632 km
Average of roughly 10,472 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
MA54 HVM 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 (MA54 HVM) between November 2021 and January 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 January 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: Suspension (9 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
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