2004 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · MK54 OSA
2004 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/09/2004. Recorded mileage 118,085 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21/04/2018
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 118,085 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 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.
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2004
- Engine
- 1995cc
MK54 OSA Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 22/04/2017
- 118,085 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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MK54 OSA Mileage History
- 17/07/200718,311 mi
- 10/07/200824,036 mi+5,725 mi
- 18/07/200930,449 mi+6,413 mi
- 18/07/200930,449 mi
- 15/10/201035,995 mi+5,546 mi
- 16/10/201152,481 mi+16,486 mi
- 12/10/201268,097 mi+15,616 mi
- 09/10/201373,307 mi+5,210 mi
- 09/10/201373,307 mi
- 09/10/201490,555 mi+17,248 mi
- 10/10/201490,555 mi
- 23/12/2015113,210 mi+22,655 mi
- 22/04/2017118,085 mi+4,875 mi
Average of roughly 10,216 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
MK54 OSA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 BMW 3 Series (MK54 OSA) between July 2007 and April 2017.
The record contains 10 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 22 April 2017 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 (21 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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 coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”.
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