2004 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · YK04 FCX
2004 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 01 May 2004. Recorded mileage 135,404 miles. MOT valid until 24 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 135,404 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
YK04 FCX Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/01/2026
- 135,404 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (23 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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YK04 FCX Mileage History
- 18/07/200843,668 mi
- 21/08/200949,771 mi+6,103 mi
- 17/08/201053,087 mi+3,316 mi
- 17/08/201053,087 mi
- 20/07/201161,290 mi+8,203 mi
- 11/04/201265,791 mi+4,501 mi
- 27/07/201378,178 mi+12,387 mi
- 24/07/201486,925 mi+8,747 mi
- 25/07/201486,925 mi
- 31/07/201595,558 mi+8,633 mi
- 28/07/2016104,718 mi+9,160 mi
- 21/07/2017112,842 mi+8,124 mi
- 01/08/2018120,763 mi+7,921 mi
- 08/08/2018120,763 mi
- 29/07/2019123,433 mi+2,670 mi
- 13/08/2020125,179 mi+1,746 mi
- 05/08/2021128,314 mi+3,135 mi
- 25/01/2023128,908 mi+594 mi
- 08/01/2024129,717 mi+809 mi
- 03/01/2025130,966 mi+1,249 mi
- 13/01/2026135,404 mi+4,438 mi
Average of roughly 5,245 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
YK04 FCX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 BMW 3 Series (YK04 FCX) between July 2008 and January 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 13 January 2026 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 (23 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 47 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 Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)”.
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