2004 BMW 3 Series 2.2L Petrol · RN54 FEV
2004 BMW 3 Series (2.2L, petrol). First registered 29/12/2004. Recorded mileage 58,800 miles. MOT valid until 14/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14/08/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 58,800 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2004
- Engine
- 2171cc
RN54 FEV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/08/2026
- 58,800 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 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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RN54 FEV Mileage History
- 14/08/202452,835 mi
- 16/08/202452,836 mi+1 mi
- 07/08/202555,471 mi+2,635 mi
- 12/08/202658,759 mi+3,288 mi
- 15/08/202658,800 mi+41 mi
Average of roughly 2,982 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
RN54 FEV 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 (RN54 FEV) between August 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Steering (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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 Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i)”.
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