2004 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · RY54 VVB
2004 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 14 Dec 2004. Recorded mileage 117,062 miles. MOT expired on 11 Sept 2024.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Sept 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,062 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RY54 VVB Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 14/02/2025
- 117,062 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RY54 VVB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 BMW 3 Series (RY54 VVB) between May 2022 and February 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 February 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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 Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.
RY54 VVB Mileage History
- 25/05/2022108,109 mi
- 13/09/2023110,976 mi+2,867 mi
- 14/02/2025117,062 mi+6,086 mi
Average of roughly 3,282 miles per year across 3 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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