2004 BMW 3 Series 2.2L Petrol · WV04 UHH
2004 BMW 3 Series (2.2L, petrol). First registered 19 Mar 2004. Recorded mileage 62,007 miles. MOT expired on 05 May 2026. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 May 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 62,007 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WV04 UHH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/05/2025
- 62,007 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WV04 UHH 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 (WV04 UHH) between February 2022 and May 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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 excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”.
WV04 UHH Mileage History
- 23/02/202260,701 mi
- 20/03/202361,553 mi+852 mi
- 27/03/202361,571 mi+18 mi
- 02/05/202562,005 mi+434 mi
- 07/05/202562,007 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 408 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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