2004 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · MX04 FXR
2004 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 03/03/2004. Recorded mileage 120,129 miles. MOT valid until 31/05/2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31/05/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,129 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2004
- Engine
- 2979cc
MX04 FXR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/06/2026
- 120,129 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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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MX04 FXR Mileage History
- 26/04/2024108,812 mi
- 20/05/2025113,529 mi+4,717 mi
- 29/05/2025113,543 mi+14 mi
- 27/05/2026120,128 mi+6,585 mi
- 02/06/2026120,129 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 5,389 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
MX04 FXR 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 (MX04 FXR) between April 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 June 2026 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: Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))”.
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