2004 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · RY04 LDD
2004 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 28 Jun 2004. Recorded mileage 161,421 miles. MOT expired on 01 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 161,421 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RY04 LDD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/09/2025
- 161,421 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RY04 LDD 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 LDD) between September 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 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: Brakes (18 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 34 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 Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”.
RY04 LDD Mileage History
- 29/09/2023151,843 mi
- 25/09/2024157,140 mi+5,297 mi
- 03/10/2024157,252 mi+112 mi
- 25/09/2025161,421 mi+4,169 mi
- 25/09/2025161,421 mi
Average of roughly 4,812 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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