2004 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · RO04 NCD
2004 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01/03/2004. Recorded mileage 102,245 miles. MOT valid until 18/02/2027. Taxed until 01/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18/02/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/03/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 102,245 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
RO04 NCD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/02/2026
- 102,245 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 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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RO04 NCD Mileage History
- 16/02/202497,927 mi
- 16/02/202497,930 mi+3 mi
- 10/02/202599,909 mi+1,979 mi
- 17/02/2026102,245 mi+2,336 mi
- 17/02/2026102,245 mi
Average of roughly 2,154 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
RO04 NCD 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 (RO04 NCD) between February 2024 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 February 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 (8 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Headlamp aim unable to be tested Light intensity severely reduced x2 (4.1.2 (b))”; “Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))”; “Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))”.
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