2004 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · RY04 KLA
2004 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 20/07/2004. Recorded mileage 230,183 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21/09/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 230,183 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2004
- Engine
- 2979cc
RY04 KLA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/09/2025
- 230,183 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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RY04 KLA Mileage History
- 04/04/2023200,963 mi
- 08/04/2024219,068 mi+18,105 mi
- 15/04/2024219,451 mi+383 mi
- 23/09/2025230,183 mi+10,732 mi
- 23/09/2025230,183 mi
Average of roughly 11,822 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
RY04 KLA 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 (RY04 KLA) between April 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 September 2025 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: Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”.
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