2004 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · P7 DUE
2004 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 08 Nov 2004. Recorded mileage 237,534 miles. MOT valid until 03 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 237,534 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P7 DUE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/02/2026
- 237,534 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P7 DUE 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 (P7 DUE) between February 2024 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
P7 DUE Mileage History
- 19/02/2024230,088 mi
- 18/02/2025233,824 mi+3,736 mi
- 25/02/2025233,999 mi+175 mi
- 16/02/2026237,475 mi+3,476 mi
- 19/02/2026237,534 mi+59 mi
Average of roughly 3,721 miles per year across 5 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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