2004 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · RY04 NCE
2004 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 13/07/2004. Recorded mileage 101,599 miles. MOT valid until 08/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/04/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 101,599 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 NCE Key Findings
- 30 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/04/2026
- 101,599 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 11 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (24 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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RY04 NCE Mileage History
- 10/07/200716,989 mi
- 08/07/200826,131 mi+9,142 mi
- 11/07/200826,212 mi+81 mi
- 06/07/200933,422 mi+7,210 mi
- 06/07/200933,422 mi
- 16/06/201040,632 mi+7,210 mi
- 08/07/201144,986 mi+4,354 mi
- 05/07/201247,017 mi+2,031 mi
- 06/07/201247,017 mi
- 13/06/201350,437 mi+3,420 mi
- 13/06/201350,437 mi
- 07/10/201458,927 mi+8,490 mi
- 08/10/201458,927 mi
- 24/09/201564,798 mi+5,871 mi
- 28/09/201671,834 mi+7,036 mi
- 29/09/201671,834 mi
- 02/10/201776,670 mi+4,836 mi
- 02/10/201776,670 mi
- 01/10/201879,609 mi+2,939 mi
- 03/10/201982,558 mi+2,949 mi
- 03/10/201982,558 mi
- 05/10/202083,690 mi+1,132 mi
- 07/10/202184,396 mi+706 mi
- 19/10/202286,287 mi+1,891 mi
- 19/10/202286,287 mi
- 24/10/202392,645 mi+6,358 mi
- 23/10/202498,182 mi+5,537 mi
- 04/01/202598,337 mi+155 mi
- 29/01/2026101,528 mi+3,191 mi
- 10/04/2026101,599 mi+71 mi
Average of roughly 4,512 miles per year across 30 recorded odometer readings.
RY04 NCE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
30 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 BMW 3 Series (RY04 NCE) between July 2007 and April 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 11 failures.
The most recent test on 10 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 11 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (24 issues), Tyres (16 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 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: “Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced battery t”; “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
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