2004 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · SM04 LVW
2004 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 27 Apr 2004. Recorded mileage 167,857 miles. MOT valid until 11 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 167,857 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
SM04 LVW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/03/2026
- 167,857 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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SM04 LVW Mileage History
- 08/09/2024151,636 mi
- 12/10/2024151,706 mi+70 mi
- 11/02/2025151,732 mi+26 mi
- 09/02/2026166,619 mi+14,887 mi
- 12/03/2026167,857 mi+1,238 mi
Average of roughly 10,773 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SM04 LVW 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 (SM04 LVW) between September 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 12 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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