2004 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · HN04 HSA
2004 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2004. Recorded mileage 158,998 miles. MOT expired on 29 Jul 2015. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Jul 2015
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (16 May 2015)
- Recorded Mileage
- 158,998 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- 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.
HN04 HSA Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 30/07/2014
- 158,998 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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HN04 HSA Mileage History
- 22/02/200774,452 mi
- 07/03/200894,565 mi+20,113 mi
- 03/03/2009112,102 mi+17,537 mi
- 03/03/2009112,102 mi
- 01/06/2010125,712 mi+13,610 mi
- 06/06/2011136,410 mi+10,698 mi
- 07/06/2011136,467 mi+57 mi
- 24/07/2012142,971 mi+6,504 mi
- 03/07/2013147,532 mi+4,561 mi
- 10/07/2013147,532 mi
- 25/07/2014158,390 mi+10,858 mi
- 30/07/2014158,998 mi+608 mi
Average of roughly 11,375 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
HN04 HSA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 BMW 3 Series (HN04 HSA) between February 2007 and July 2014.
The record contains 8 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 30 July 2014 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (11 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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 Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)”; “Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
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