2004 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · RY04 YAV
2004 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 2004. Recorded mileage 124,841 miles. MOT expired on 21 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 124,841 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RY04 YAV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/09/2025
- 124,841 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RY04 YAV 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 YAV) between October 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 September 2025 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: Brakes (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Suspension (2 issues). 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: “Offside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened shock absorber ram seriously corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened shock absorber ram seriously corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system rigid pipe to flexi (1.1.11 (b) (ii))”.
RY04 YAV Mileage History
- 25/10/2022122,386 mi
- 22/09/2023124,311 mi+1,925 mi
- 18/09/2024124,525 mi+214 mi
- 01/09/2025124,836 mi+311 mi
- 23/09/2025124,841 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 843 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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