2004 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · SL54 COU
2004 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 01/09/2004. Recorded mileage 87,647 miles. MOT valid until 15/09/2026. Taxed until 01/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Edinburgh
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/09/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/03/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 87,647 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2004
- Engine
- 2979cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
SL54 COU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/09/2025
- 87,647 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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SL54 COU Mileage History
- 08/09/202378,198 mi
- 08/09/202378,198 mi
- 14/09/202483,575 mi+5,377 mi
- 13/09/202587,647 mi+4,072 mi
- 13/09/202587,647 mi
Average of roughly 4,689 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SL54 COU 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 (SL54 COU) between September 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 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: Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))”.
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