No, EK04 ZHG is currently recorded as untaxed in official DVLA vehicle records.

When is the MOT due for EK04 ZHG?

The MOT for EK04 ZHG is valid and due for renewal on or before 27 April 2017.

What is the recorded mileage of EK04 ZHG?

The recorded mileage for EK04 ZHG is 161,551 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is EK04 ZHG ULEZ compliant?

No, EK04 ZHG does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Does EK04 ZHG have an outstanding safety recall?

Yes, EK04 ZHG is recorded with an outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice under official DVSA records. Vehicle manufacturers are legally required to rectify safety recalls free of charge at any authorised franchised dealership.

Official DVLA Record

Outstanding Recall

2004 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · EK04 ZHG

EK04 ZHG

2004 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2004. Recorded mileage 161,551 miles. MOT expired on 27 Apr 2017. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.

Make & Model: BMW 3 SERIES
Year / Origin: 2004 · Chelmsford
Safety Recall: Recall Notice
MOT Status: Expired on 27 Apr 2017
Road Tax: Untaxed (30 Nov 2017)
Recorded Mileage: 161,551 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: DIESEL · 2.0L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

Outstanding Safety Recall Notice

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Official 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.

MOT Status

Expired

Expired on 27 Apr 2017View ↓

Tax Status

Untaxed

Tax due 30 Nov 2017

Fuel Type

DIESEL

Year

2004

Engine

1995cc

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EK04 ZHG Key Findings

15 MOT tests recorded
Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
Latest MOT passed on 28/04/2016
161,551 miles recorded at latest MOT
5 historical MOT failures
3 defects noted at the latest MOT

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EK04 ZHG MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 14 Nov 2026, 09:19

MOT Analysis

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15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 BMW 3 Series (EK04 ZHG) between March 2007 and April 2016.

The record contains 10 passes and 5 failures.

The most recent test on 28 April 2016 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 (23 issues), Lighting (15 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 25 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: “Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress”.

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EK04 ZHG Mileage History

26/03/200738,902 mi
26/02/200851,719 mi+12,817 mi
07/03/200852,100 mi+381 mi
16/04/200962,255 mi+10,155 mi
15/04/201072,287 mi+10,032 mi
16/04/201178,688 mi+6,401 mi
16/04/201289,995 mi+11,307 mi
19/04/201289,995 mi
17/04/2013124,377 mi+34,382 mi
18/04/2013124,377 mi
16/10/2013138,252 mi+13,875 mi
18/10/2013138,252 mi
24/10/2014149,906 mi+11,654 mi
20/04/2016161,551 mi+11,645 mi
28/04/2016161,551 mi

Average of roughly 13,490 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges

Recall Notice Outstanding

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Known faults for BMW 3 Series (E46)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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