2004 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · RA54 ETF
2004 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 05 Nov 2004. Recorded mileage 196,530 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
- 196,530 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
RA54 ETF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/02/2025
- 196,530 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.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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RA54 ETF Mileage History
- 06/09/2023189,334 mi
- 06/09/2023189,334 mi
- 07/02/2024191,255 mi+1,921 mi
- 25/02/2025196,530 mi+5,275 mi
- 25/02/2025196,530 mi
Average of roughly 4,883 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
RA54 ETF 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 (RA54 ETF) between September 2023 and February 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 February 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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