2004 BMW 3 Series 2.9L Diesel · RN54 GNK
2004 BMW 3 Series (2.9L, diesel). First registered 29 Dec 2004. Recorded mileage 150,207 miles. MOT valid until 21 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 150,207 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RN54 GNK Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/09/2026
- 150,207 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RN54 GNK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 BMW 3 Series (RN54 GNK) between November 2007 and September 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 10 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
RN54 GNK Mileage History
- 09/11/200713,935 mi
- 15/12/200819,518 mi+5,583 mi
- 03/12/200924,470 mi+4,952 mi
- 30/11/201029,133 mi+4,663 mi
- 14/12/201134,432 mi+5,299 mi
- 10/12/201240,367 mi+5,935 mi
- 10/12/201240,367 mi
- 18/12/201346,442 mi+6,075 mi
- 18/12/201453,518 mi+7,076 mi
- 07/01/201662,227 mi+8,709 mi
- 22/02/201767,672 mi+5,445 mi
- 07/02/201870,604 mi+2,932 mi
- 19/02/201975,490 mi+4,886 mi
- 15/02/202083,041 mi+7,551 mi
- 21/02/202190,931 mi+7,890 mi
- 12/02/202296,601 mi+5,670 mi
- 13/02/2023105,760 mi+9,159 mi
- 14/02/2023105,770 mi+10 mi
- 15/02/2024127,965 mi+22,195 mi
- 16/02/2024127,709 mi-256 mi
- 18/09/2025138,227 mi+10,518 mi
- 23/09/2025138,227 mi
- 10/09/2026150,207 mi+11,980 mi
Average of roughly 7,234 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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