2004 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · RJ04 FMM
2004 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 31 Mar 2004. Recorded mileage 103,103 miles. MOT expired on 24 Oct 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 103,103 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RJ04 FMM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/10/2025
- 103,103 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RJ04 FMM 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 (RJ04 FMM) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 October 2025 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: Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”.
RJ04 FMM Mileage History
- 04/10/202287,701 mi
- 24/10/202392,799 mi+5,098 mi
- 04/10/202498,645 mi+5,846 mi
- 02/10/2025103,103 mi+4,458 mi
- 03/10/2025103,103 mi
Average of roughly 5,138 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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