2004 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · RG04 ACY
2004 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 01/04/2004. Recorded mileage 161,630 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23/09/2024
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (30/11/2022)
- Recorded Mileage
- 161,630 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2004
- Engine
- 2979cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
RG04 ACY Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/09/2023
- 161,630 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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RG04 ACY Mileage History
- 01/08/2022160,590 mi
- 01/08/2022160,590 mi
- 25/09/2023161,630 mi+1,040 mi
Average of roughly 904 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
RG04 ACY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 BMW 3 Series (RG04 ACY) between August 2022 and September 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 25 September 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
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