2004 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Diesel · MF54 FRL
2004 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, diesel). First registered 03 Sept 2004. Recorded mileage 93,471 miles. MOT valid until 27 Sept 2027. Taxed until 01 May 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 93,471 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MF54 FRL Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/09/2026
- 93,471 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (27 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MF54 FRL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 BMW 3 Series (MF54 FRL) between August 2007 and September 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 21 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (27 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 35 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: “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
MF54 FRL Mileage History
- 30/08/200725,982 mi
- 01/09/200832,536 mi+6,554 mi
- 01/09/200832,536 mi
- 02/09/200936,417 mi+3,881 mi
- 06/09/201041,131 mi+4,714 mi
- 05/09/201144,605 mi+3,474 mi
- 06/09/201248,108 mi+3,503 mi
- 09/09/201355,036 mi+6,928 mi
- 09/09/201460,879 mi+5,843 mi
- 08/09/201564,608 mi+3,729 mi
- 06/09/201667,778 mi+3,170 mi
- 30/08/201770,784 mi+3,006 mi
- 12/09/201873,731 mi+2,947 mi
- 16/08/201975,390 mi+1,659 mi
- 24/09/202077,226 mi+1,836 mi
- 13/09/202178,310 mi+1,084 mi
- 20/09/202280,530 mi+2,220 mi
- 27/09/202280,538 mi+8 mi
- 07/09/202383,370 mi+2,832 mi
- 13/09/202487,027 mi+3,657 mi
- 18/09/202487,028 mi+1 mi
- 29/09/202589,841 mi+2,813 mi
- 21/09/202693,470 mi+3,629 mi
- 21/09/202693,471 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 3,541 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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