2004 BMW 3 Series 2.2L Petrol · RJ54 HBO
2004 BMW 3 Series (2.2L, petrol). First registered 28 Sept 2004. Recorded mileage 111,889 miles. MOT valid until 02 Nov 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Nov 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 111,889 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RJ54 HBO Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/10/2026
- 111,889 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (59 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RJ54 HBO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 BMW 3 Series (RJ54 HBO) between November 2007 and October 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 22 October 2026 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 (59 issues), Tyres (20 issues), Lighting (18 issues), Suspension (14 issues), Bodywork (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 111 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 Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”.
RJ54 HBO Mileage History
- 05/11/200731,569 mi
- 12/11/200834,341 mi+2,772 mi
- 08/04/200934,391 mi+50 mi
- 29/03/201042,344 mi+7,953 mi
- 29/03/201152,082 mi+9,738 mi
- 29/03/201261,005 mi+8,923 mi
- 22/03/201370,391 mi+9,386 mi
- 28/03/201479,399 mi+9,008 mi
- 13/03/201587,034 mi+7,635 mi
- 20/04/201692,357 mi+5,323 mi
- 21/04/201692,357 mi
- 13/04/201795,770 mi+3,413 mi
- 13/04/201795,780 mi+10 mi
- 17/04/201898,547 mi+2,767 mi
- 24/04/2019100,418 mi+1,871 mi
- 22/10/2020102,774 mi+2,356 mi
- 22/10/2020102,777 mi+3 mi
- 08/10/2021104,277 mi+1,500 mi
- 19/10/2022106,028 mi+1,751 mi
- 02/11/2022106,065 mi+37 mi
- 30/10/2023108,183 mi+2,118 mi
- 03/11/2023108,196 mi+13 mi
- 24/10/2024109,518 mi+1,322 mi
- 31/10/2024109,553 mi+35 mi
- 13/10/2025110,807 mi+1,254 mi
- 30/10/2025110,882 mi+75 mi
- 22/10/2026111,889 mi+1,007 mi
Average of roughly 4,236 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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