2004 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · YR04 EOY
2004 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 05 Mar 2004. Recorded mileage 76,439 miles. MOT expired on 09 Oct 2024.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Oct 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 76,439 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YR04 EOY Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 30/09/2024
- 76,439 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YR04 EOY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 BMW 3 Series (YR04 EOY) between October 2022 and September 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 September 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
YR04 EOY Mileage History
- 06/10/202273,906 mi
- 28/09/202375,104 mi+1,198 mi
- 28/09/202375,104 mi
- 30/09/202476,439 mi+1,335 mi
Average of roughly 1,276 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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