2004 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · Y7 PHX
2004 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 26 May 2004. Recorded mileage 156,312 miles. MOT valid until 10 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 156,312 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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Y7 PHX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/03/2026
- 156,312 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
Y7 PHX 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 (Y7 PHX) between February 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Y7 PHX Mileage History
- 14/02/2024133,368 mi
- 24/02/2025144,121 mi+10,753 mi
- 24/02/2025144,121 mi
- 04/03/2026156,307 mi+12,186 mi
- 11/03/2026156,312 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 11,087 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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