2004 BMW 3 Series 2.9L Diesel · WG54 LPF
2004 BMW 3 Series (2.9L, diesel). First registered 20 Dec 2004. Recorded mileage 228,536 miles. MOT expired on 02 Jul 2025.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Jul 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 228,536 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WG54 LPF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/07/2024
- 228,536 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.
WG54 LPF 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 (WG54 LPF) between September 2022 and July 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 03 July 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
WG54 LPF Mileage History
- 21/09/2022221,667 mi
- 15/10/2022222,756 mi+1,089 mi
- 30/11/2022225,132 mi+2,376 mi
- 01/06/2024228,520 mi+3,388 mi
- 03/07/2024228,536 mi+16 mi
Average of roughly 3,853 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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