2004 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · NH53 RRY
2004 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 17 Feb 2004. Recorded mileage 321,269 miles. MOT expired on 27 Dec 2022.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Dec 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 321,269 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NH53 RRY Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/12/2021
- 321,269 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NH53 RRY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 BMW 3 Series (NH53 RRY) between March 2007 and December 2021.
The record contains 16 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 07 December 2021 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 (14 issues), Tyres (12 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 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 Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”; “Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)”.
NH53 RRY Mileage History
- 26/03/2007104,296 mi
- 26/03/2008113,835 mi+9,539 mi
- 19/03/2009123,815 mi+9,980 mi
- 12/03/2010131,751 mi+7,936 mi
- 12/03/2010131,753 mi+2 mi
- 23/03/2011140,884 mi+9,131 mi
- 17/04/2012150,476 mi+9,592 mi
- 19/04/2012150,476 mi
- 11/01/2013154,496 mi+4,020 mi
- 10/01/2014163,056 mi+8,560 mi
- 24/01/2015175,069 mi+12,013 mi
- 23/12/2015192,411 mi+17,342 mi
- 23/12/2015192,411 mi
- 28/12/2016204,976 mi+12,565 mi
- 28/12/2016204,976 mi
- 16/12/2017224,891 mi+19,915 mi
- 22/12/2018255,646 mi+30,755 mi
- 21/12/2019278,078 mi+22,432 mi
- 12/12/2020300,768 mi+22,690 mi
- 07/12/2021321,269 mi+20,501 mi
Average of roughly 14,757 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
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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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