2004 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Diesel · PF54 DFP
2004 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, diesel). First registered 16/12/2004. Recorded mileage 210,416 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05/06/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/10/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 210,416 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2004
- Engine
- 2993cc
PF54 DFP Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 08/06/2026
- 210,416 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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PF54 DFP Mileage History
- 14/03/2022191,969 mi
- 07/06/2024196,210 mi+4,241 mi
- 06/06/2025201,736 mi+5,526 mi
- 08/06/2026210,416 mi+8,680 mi
Average of roughly 4,355 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
PF54 DFP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 BMW 3 Series (PF54 DFP) between March 2022 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 June 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Bodywork (4 issues). 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))”.
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