Official DVLA Record

2004 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · RL04 HBD

RL04 HBD

2004 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 14/08/2004. Recorded mileage 148,112 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
BMW 3 SERIES
Year / Origin
2004 · Reading
MOT Status
Valid until 23/05/2026
Road Tax
Recorded Mileage
148,112 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 2.5L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 23/05/2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2004
Engine
2494cc

RL04 HBD Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 22/05/2025
  • 148,112 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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RL04 HBD Mileage History

  1. 03/05/2023125,084 mi
  2. 23/05/2023125,092 mi+8 mi
  3. 22/05/2024136,355 mi+11,263 mi
  4. 24/05/2024136,471 mi+116 mi
  5. 22/05/2025148,112 mi+11,641 mi

Average of roughly 11,215 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

RL04 HBD MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 1 Jun 2026, 02:00
MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 BMW 3 Series (RL04 HBD) between May 2023 and May 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 22 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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