2004 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · RL04 FZD
2004 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 09/08/2004. Recorded mileage 138,240 miles. MOT valid until 14/08/2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14/08/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 138,240 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2004
- Engine
- 2494cc
RL04 FZD Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/07/2026
- 138,240 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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RL04 FZD Mileage History
- 11/12/200619,885 mi
- 23/01/200839,736 mi+19,851 mi
- 12/03/200953,963 mi+14,227 mi
- 03/08/201064,638 mi+10,675 mi
- 14/02/201264,738 mi+100 mi
- 28/02/201376,603 mi+11,865 mi
- 10/04/201486,774 mi+10,171 mi
- 17/04/201596,044 mi+9,270 mi
- 17/03/2016101,046 mi+5,002 mi
- 13/05/2017106,276 mi+5,230 mi
- 09/05/2018112,519 mi+6,243 mi
- 12/05/2018112,519 mi
- 17/05/2019120,200 mi+7,681 mi
- 28/11/2020123,102 mi+2,902 mi
- 28/09/2022124,981 mi+1,879 mi
- 14/10/2023125,709 mi+728 mi
- 16/08/2024125,856 mi+147 mi
- 22/07/2025133,337 mi+7,481 mi
- 25/07/2025133,337 mi
- 27/07/2026138,240 mi+4,903 mi
- 27/07/2026138,240 mi
Average of roughly 6,031 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
RL04 FZD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 BMW 3 Series (RL04 FZD) between December 2006 and July 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 27 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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: “Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))”; “Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))”; “Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
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