free car check
2004 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration MF54FRL
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2004
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2979cc
- Insurance Costs 💰 Check Costs
-
🔓 More details available
Get comprehensive vehicle details, specification, MOT insights, ULEZ & CAZ compliance and more for free
Tax & MOT
- TAX
- MOT Active
- Expires 28 Sep 2026
- View Full MOT History
🔐 Premium Checks
Don't Buy Blind - Know Everything About This Vehicle
Our comprehensive vehicle check reveals hidden problems that could cost you thousands. From outstanding finance to accident damage, we check over 50 attributes to give you complete peace of mind before you buy.
MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
29 Sep 2025
Pass
Mileage: 89,841 MI
Expiry date: 28 Sep 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
18 Sep 2024
Pass
Mileage: 87,028 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2025 22 Jun 202613 Sep 2024
Fail
Mileage: 87,027 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
7 Sep 2023
Pass
Mileage: 83,370 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
27 Sep 2022
Pass
Mileage: 80,538 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
20 Sep 2022
Fail
Mileage: 80,530 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
13 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 78,310 MI
Expiry date: 23 Sep 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- parking brake efficiency just met
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ball joint also has slight pay (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ball joint also have play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
24 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 77,226 MI
Expiry date: 23 Sep 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
16 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 75,390 MI
Expiry date: 11 Sep 2020 22 Jun 202612 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 73,731 MI
Expiry date: 11 Sep 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both o/s n/s inners (5.3.4 (a) (i))
30 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 70,784 MI
Expiry date: 8 Sep 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both o/s n/s inner track control arms (2.4.G.2)
6 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 67,778 MI
Expiry date: 8 Sep 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- various brake pipes corroded
8 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 64,608 MI
Expiry date: 8 Sep 2016 22 Jun 20269 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 60,879 MI
Expiry date: 8 Sep 2015 22 Jun 20269 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 55,036 MI
Expiry date: 8 Sep 2014 22 Jun 20266 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 48,108 MI
Expiry date: 5 Sep 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
5 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 44,605 MI
Expiry date: 5 Sep 2012 22 Jun 20266 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 41,131 MI
Expiry date: 5 Sep 2011 22 Jun 20262 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 36,417 MI
Expiry date: 3 Sep 2010 22 Jun 20261 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 32,536 MI
Expiry date: 3 Sep 2009 22 Jun 20261 Sep 2008
Fail
Mileage: 32,536 MI
22 Jun 202630 Aug 2007
Pass
Mileage: 25,982 MI
Expiry date: 3 Sep 2008 22 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
MF54FRL was registered on 2004-09-03
Vehicle tax rates are based on engine size or fuel type and CO2 emissions. It also depends on when the vehicle was registered. Enter your reg on motorscan to find out how much it would cost to tax this vehicle
We can provide you with a free vehicle check, just enter your reg above to find out your vehicle's specifications, export history, MOT history, road tax + more.