2004 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Diesel · CF54 UMU
2004 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01/11/2004. Recorded mileage 150,380 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/01/2022
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 150,380 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.
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2004
- Engine
- 2993cc
CF54 UMU Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 14/01/2021
- 150,380 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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CF54 UMU Mileage History
- 12/11/200729,252 mi
- 10/11/200836,997 mi+7,745 mi
- 14/11/200944,486 mi+7,489 mi
- 14/11/200944,486 mi
- 17/11/201052,315 mi+7,829 mi
- 07/11/201158,634 mi+6,319 mi
- 15/11/201264,287 mi+5,653 mi
- 05/11/201371,017 mi+6,730 mi
- 21/07/201475,219 mi+4,202 mi
- 21/07/201475,219 mi
- 20/07/201596,830 mi+21,611 mi
- 10/08/201596,885 mi+55 mi
- 30/08/2016101,419 mi+4,534 mi
- 01/09/2017111,000 mi+9,581 mi
- 29/01/2019127,968 mi+16,968 mi
- 23/12/2019141,357 mi+13,389 mi
- 14/01/2021150,380 mi+9,023 mi
Average of roughly 9,193 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
CF54 UMU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 BMW 3 Series (CF54 UMU) between November 2007 and January 2021.
The record contains 14 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 14 January 2021 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: Tyres (10 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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 Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)”; “Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)”; “Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)”.
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