The road tax status for RY04 EDU is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for RY04 EDU?

The MOT for RY04 EDU is valid and due for renewal on or before 17 May 2024.

What is the recorded mileage of RY04 EDU?

The recorded mileage for RY04 EDU is 104,213 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is RY04 EDU ULEZ compliant?

No, RY04 EDU does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

2004 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · RY04 EDU

RY04 EDU

2004 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 11/06/2004. Recorded mileage 104,213 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: BMW 3 SERIES
Year / Origin: 2004 · Reading
MOT Status: Valid until 17/05/2024
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 104,213 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 3.0L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Valid until 17/05/2024

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Mileage: 104,213 mi
Fuel Type: Petrol
Year: 2004
Engine: 2979cc

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RY04 EDU Key Findings

3 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 19/05/2023
104,213 miles recorded at latest MOT
1 historical MOT failure
6 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Poor

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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

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! Average MOT pass rate (67%)

! Older vehicle

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RY04 EDU Mileage History

26/04/2022103,140 mi
26/04/2022103,140 mi
19/05/2023104,213 mi+1,073 mi

Average of roughly 1,010 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.

RY04 EDU MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 12 Sept 2026, 02:58

MOT Analysis

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3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 BMW 3 Series (RY04 EDU) between April 2022 and May 2023.

The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 19 May 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Windscreen (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: “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.

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