2004 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · PX04 TXT
2004 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 01 May 2004. Recorded mileage 168,157 miles. MOT valid until 08 Feb 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Carlisle
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 168,157 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PX04 TXT Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/02/2026
- 168,157 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PX04 TXT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 BMW 3 Series (PX04 TXT) between May 2007 and February 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 09 February 2026 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: Tyres (10 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
PX04 TXT Mileage History
- 17/05/200728,442 mi
- 22/05/200842,034 mi+13,592 mi
- 25/06/200956,207 mi+14,173 mi
- 27/07/201075,650 mi+19,443 mi
- 27/07/201075,650 mi
- 20/07/201189,395 mi+13,745 mi
- 22/07/201189,395 mi
- 15/03/201295,765 mi+6,370 mi
- 16/03/201295,766 mi+1 mi
- 04/05/2013101,716 mi+5,950 mi
- 30/04/2014106,848 mi+5,132 mi
- 27/04/2015114,293 mi+7,445 mi
- 29/04/2016124,194 mi+9,901 mi
- 04/05/2017131,796 mi+7,602 mi
- 13/06/2018139,479 mi+7,683 mi
- 11/06/2019146,931 mi+7,452 mi
- 05/01/2021152,764 mi+5,833 mi
- 15/01/2021152,876 mi+112 mi
- 08/02/2024155,785 mi+2,909 mi
- 08/02/2025160,480 mi+4,695 mi
- 09/02/2026168,157 mi+7,677 mi
Average of roughly 7,457 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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