2004 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Diesel · RF54 VZT
2004 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Nov 2004. Recorded mileage 204,407 miles. MOT expired on 27 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 204,407 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RF54 VZT Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/10/2025
- 204,407 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (23 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RF54 VZT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 BMW 3 Series (RF54 VZT) between November 2007 and October 2025.
The record contains 16 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 24 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (23 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Windscreen (8 issues), Lighting (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 43 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 Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural”; “Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))”.
RF54 VZT Mileage History
- 02/11/200771,498 mi
- 21/02/201197,793 mi+26,295 mi
- 14/04/201198,518 mi+725 mi
- 16/07/2012108,344 mi+9,826 mi
- 16/07/2012108,344 mi
- 23/01/2014119,096 mi+10,752 mi
- 04/02/2015126,790 mi+7,694 mi
- 19/04/2016133,703 mi+6,913 mi
- 19/04/2016133,703 mi
- 11/04/2017135,966 mi+2,263 mi
- 12/04/2017135,986 mi+20 mi
- 10/04/2018145,321 mi+9,335 mi
- 29/03/2019154,628 mi+9,307 mi
- 12/04/2019154,659 mi+31 mi
- 15/10/2020162,773 mi+8,114 mi
- 15/10/2020162,773 mi
- 28/10/2021170,306 mi+7,533 mi
- 18/10/2022177,857 mi+7,551 mi
- 24/10/2023188,144 mi+10,287 mi
- 24/10/2023188,144 mi
- 23/10/2024196,499 mi+8,355 mi
- 23/10/2024196,499 mi
- 24/10/2025204,407 mi+7,908 mi
Average of roughly 7,393 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
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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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