2004 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · RL04 EGV
2004 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Jul 2004. Recorded mileage 91,990 miles. MOT expired on 04 Sept 2018. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Sept 2018
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (30 Apr 2018)
- Recorded Mileage
- 91,990 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.
RL04 EGV Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 05/09/2017
- 91,990 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects 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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RL04 EGV Mileage History
- 20/07/200727,157 mi
- 18/07/200838,947 mi+11,790 mi
- 18/07/200838,947 mi
- 20/05/200915,525 mi-23,422 mi
- 27/05/201056,324 mi+40,799 mi
- 11/10/201167,209 mi+10,885 mi
- 11/10/201167,209 mi
- 09/10/201274,494 mi+7,285 mi
- 09/10/201274,494 mi
- 02/09/201381,127 mi+6,633 mi
- 21/08/201488,139 mi+7,012 mi
- 05/09/201791,990 mi+3,851 mi
Average of roughly 6,400 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
RL04 EGV 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 (RL04 EGV) between July 2007 and September 2017.
The record contains 9 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 05 September 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: Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)”; “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
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