2004 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · RE04 RKY
2004 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/03/2004. Recorded mileage 101,340 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/03/2017
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (30/04/2017)
- Recorded Mileage
- 101,340 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
RE04 RKY Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 21/03/2016
- 101,340 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted 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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RE04 RKY Mileage History
- 16/03/200735,733 mi
- 31/03/200846,103 mi+10,370 mi
- 23/03/200954,945 mi+8,842 mi
- 05/03/201060,599 mi+5,654 mi
- 23/03/201166,979 mi+6,380 mi
- 13/03/201275,382 mi+8,403 mi
- 13/03/201275,382 mi
- 11/03/201383,285 mi+7,903 mi
- 16/04/201491,720 mi+8,435 mi
- 16/04/201491,720 mi
- 12/03/2016101,319 mi+9,599 mi
- 21/03/2016101,340 mi+21 mi
- 21/03/2016101,340 mi
Average of roughly 7,276 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
RE04 RKY 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 (RE04 RKY) between March 2007 and March 2016.
The record contains 9 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 21 March 2016 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), Lighting (11 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Suspension (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 Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)”; “Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)”; “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)”.
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