2004 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · VE04 GFU
2004 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 29/05/2004. Recorded mileage 228,419 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02/05/2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 228,419 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2004
- Engine
- 1995cc
VE04 GFU Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/04/2022
- 228,419 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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VE04 GFU Mileage History
- 07/06/200716,313 mi
- 15/07/200821,189 mi+4,876 mi
- 06/10/200822,020 mi+831 mi
- 31/10/200822,381 mi+361 mi
- 03/10/200934,327 mi+11,946 mi
- 22/10/201045,024 mi+10,697 mi
- 28/10/201160,148 mi+15,124 mi
- 02/05/2013100,743 mi+40,595 mi
- 30/04/2014129,458 mi+28,715 mi
- 30/04/2014129,458 mi
- 11/04/2015150,613 mi+21,155 mi
- 11/04/2016168,204 mi+17,591 mi
- 23/04/2016168,204 mi
- 08/04/2017189,884 mi+21,680 mi
- 10/04/2018210,234 mi+20,350 mi
- 05/04/2019218,930 mi+8,696 mi
- 05/04/2019218,930 mi
- 04/05/2020222,136 mi+3,206 mi
- 10/04/2021224,465 mi+2,329 mi
- 09/04/2022228,419 mi+3,954 mi
Average of roughly 14,293 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
VE04 GFU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 BMW 3 Series (VE04 GFU) between June 2007 and April 2022.
The record contains 17 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 09 April 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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: “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))”; “Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement n/s o/s (2.4.G.2)”.
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