2004 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Diesel · BX54 AJU
2004 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2004. Recorded mileage 167,731 miles. MOT expired on 18 Mar 2015. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Mar 2015
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 May 2015)
- Recorded Mileage
- 167,731 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
BX54 AJU Key Findings
- 9 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 19/03/2014
- 167,731 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BX54 AJU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
9 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 BMW 3 Series (BX54 AJU) between October 2008 and March 2014.
The record contains 6 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 19 March 2014 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 (7 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)”.
BX54 AJU Mileage History
- 27/10/2008109,490 mi
- 07/11/2008109,489 mi-1 mi
- 06/10/2009124,288 mi+14,799 mi
- 12/10/2009124,296 mi+8 mi
- 12/11/2010131,947 mi+7,651 mi
- 10/11/2011143,942 mi+11,995 mi
- 08/11/2012155,131 mi+11,189 mi
- 18/03/2014167,731 mi+12,600 mi
- 19/03/2014167,731 mi
Average of roughly 10,804 miles per year across 9 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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