2004 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · PE04 FPD

The vehicle currently holds a valid MOT, passed at its most recent test on 6 June 2026 at 103,886 miles, though the maintenance trend has worsened incrementally over the last three test cycles, with tyre-related defects recorded in each of those inspections. No failures, advisories for mechanical components, or structural defects have ever been recorded across the full test history. As a 22-year-old vehicle with 103,886 recorded miles, it has an average annual mileage of roughly 4,720 miles, well below the UK average for its age, indicating either light regular use or extended periods of inactivity. Mileage accumulation between tests has been inconsistent: just 1,648 miles were added between the June 2022 and June 2023 tests, 1,249 miles between June 2023 and May 2024, then a jump to 4,656 miles between May 2024 and May 2025, with only 968 miles added in the 12 months leading up to the June 2026 test. No gaps in annual MOT testing are present across the full record. All recorded defects to date are limited to tyre condition and tread depth, with no issues related to braking components, suspension parts, exhaust emissions, or structural integrity ever flagged. That said, the repeated edge wear on both front tyres in 2024, rear tyre edge wear in 2025, and the cut on the offside rear tyre in 2026 point to an underlying issue that has not yet triggered a formal MOT failure. A buyer should have a qualified technician inspect front and rear suspension bushes, coil springs, and steering linkage for wear, and arrange a full four-wheel alignment to address the uneven tyre wear pattern, as this will otherwise lead to premature tyre replacement and potential handling degradation. While no structural corrosion has ever been noted in MOT testing, the vehicle’s low average annual mileage means it may have spent extended periods standing, which often accelerates hidden rust in underbody sections, wheel arches, and sill lips that are not fully visible during a standard MOT check. A thorough in-person inspection for corrosion, alongside verification of the condition of all remaining consumables including the brake discs, pads, and coolant system, is strongly recommended before purchase.