2004 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · CE04 XHV
2004 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2004. Recorded mileage 119,699 miles. MOT expired on 27 Jan 2021. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Jan 2021
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Jul 2021)
- Recorded Mileage
- 119,699 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 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.
CE04 XHV Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 21/01/2020
- 119,699 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CE04 XHV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 BMW 3 Series (CE04 XHV) between March 2007 and January 2020.
The record contains 14 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 21 January 2020 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)”.
CE04 XHV Mileage History
- 20/03/200720,930 mi
- 10/07/200721,867 mi+937 mi
- 22/07/200830,802 mi+8,935 mi
- 22/08/200941,689 mi+10,887 mi
- 21/08/201052,445 mi+10,756 mi
- 06/08/201160,277 mi+7,832 mi
- 06/08/201160,277 mi
- 02/11/201269,748 mi+9,471 mi
- 10/12/201380,391 mi+10,643 mi
- 14/11/201488,822 mi+8,431 mi
- 13/11/201597,051 mi+8,229 mi
- 16/11/201597,051 mi
- 09/01/2017107,787 mi+10,736 mi
- 10/01/2017107,789 mi+2 mi
- 17/01/2018114,554 mi+6,765 mi
- 23/01/2018114,565 mi+11 mi
- 28/01/2019118,455 mi+3,890 mi
- 21/01/2020119,698 mi+1,243 mi
- 21/01/2020119,699 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 7,692 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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