2004 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · RF54 VBX
2004 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 26 Oct 2004. Recorded mileage 95,977 miles. MOT expired on 23 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 95,977 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RF54 VBX Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/10/2025
- 95,977 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (29 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RF54 VBX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 BMW 3 Series (RF54 VBX) between August 2008 and October 2025.
The record contains 17 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 25 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (29 issues), Tyres (21 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Steering (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 45 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: “Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”.
RF54 VBX Mileage History
- 11/08/200838,598 mi
- 13/07/200940,422 mi+1,824 mi
- 12/07/201042,091 mi+1,669 mi
- 13/07/201042,091 mi
- 20/07/201143,630 mi+1,539 mi
- 18/07/201244,755 mi+1,125 mi
- 06/06/201445,470 mi+715 mi
- 07/06/201445,479 mi+9 mi
- 27/05/201555,150 mi+9,671 mi
- 02/06/201667,977 mi+12,827 mi
- 30/05/201780,131 mi+12,154 mi
- 23/05/201882,769 mi+2,638 mi
- 23/05/201882,769 mi
- 03/06/201985,435 mi+2,666 mi
- 10/09/202087,867 mi+2,432 mi
- 10/09/202087,867 mi
- 24/08/202189,087 mi+1,220 mi
- 07/09/202189,200 mi+113 mi
- 31/08/202290,779 mi+1,579 mi
- 30/08/202392,227 mi+1,448 mi
- 20/09/202493,496 mi+1,269 mi
- 26/09/202493,519 mi+23 mi
- 07/10/202595,928 mi+2,409 mi
- 14/10/202595,949 mi+21 mi
- 22/10/202595,976 mi+27 mi
- 25/10/202595,977 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 3,335 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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