2004 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · V21 GCH
2004 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 24 Mar 2004. Recorded mileage 182,646 miles. MOT expired on 08 Apr 2023.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Apr 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 182,646 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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V21 GCH Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/03/2022
- 182,646 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
V21 GCH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 2004 BMW 3 Series (V21 GCH) between March 2022 and March 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 3 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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