2004 BMW 3 Series 2.2L Petrol · SA54 PUU
2004 BMW 3 Series (2.2L, petrol). First registered 30 Sept 2004. Recorded mileage 46,184 miles. MOT valid until 11 Oct 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 46,184 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SA54 PUU Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/09/2026
- 46,184 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SA54 PUU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 BMW 3 Series (SA54 PUU) between September 2007 and September 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 22 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”.
SA54 PUU Mileage History
- 26/09/20077,000 mi
- 25/09/20089,655 mi+2,655 mi
- 17/09/200911,710 mi+2,055 mi
- 28/09/201014,189 mi+2,479 mi
- 28/09/201116,839 mi+2,650 mi
- 25/09/201219,123 mi+2,284 mi
- 24/09/201322,169 mi+3,046 mi
- 22/09/201425,008 mi+2,839 mi
- 29/09/201526,841 mi+1,833 mi
- 28/09/201629,547 mi+2,706 mi
- 27/09/201732,398 mi+2,851 mi
- 27/09/201732,398 mi
- 12/09/201834,394 mi+1,996 mi
- 17/09/201936,467 mi+2,073 mi
- 16/09/202037,897 mi+1,430 mi
- 17/09/202138,760 mi+863 mi
- 08/09/202240,176 mi+1,416 mi
- 29/09/202341,412 mi+1,236 mi
- 13/10/202341,423 mi+11 mi
- 17/09/202442,864 mi+1,441 mi
- 04/10/202442,865 mi+1 mi
- 15/09/202544,745 mi+1,880 mi
- 16/09/202544,749 mi+4 mi
- 15/09/202646,121 mi+1,372 mi
- 22/09/202646,184 mi+63 mi
Average of roughly 2,063 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
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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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