2004 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · R31 HAF
2004 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 21 Dec 2004. Recorded mileage 197,161 miles. MOT expired on 24 Feb 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Feb 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 197,161 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R31 HAF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/02/2025
- 197,161 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R31 HAF 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 (R31 HAF) between February 2022 and February 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 February 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
R31 HAF Mileage History
- 23/02/2022177,375 mi
- 17/02/2023186,320 mi+8,945 mi
- 12/02/2024190,372 mi+4,052 mi
- 24/02/2025197,161 mi+6,789 mi
- 24/02/2025197,161 mi
Average of roughly 6,590 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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