2004 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · WR04 LRX
2004 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 01 May 2004. Recorded mileage 193,689 miles. MOT expired on 27 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 May 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 193,689 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WR04 LRX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/09/2025
- 193,689 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WR04 LRX 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 (WR04 LRX) between September 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (9 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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 Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system O/S brake pipe leaking. (1.1.11 (b) (ii))”.
WR04 LRX Mileage History
- 08/09/2022184,449 mi
- 05/09/2023187,269 mi+2,820 mi
- 11/09/2024190,789 mi+3,520 mi
- 24/09/2024190,791 mi+2 mi
- 17/09/2025193,689 mi+2,898 mi
Average of roughly 3,054 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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