2004 BMW 3 Series 1.8L Petrol · SA04 VFT
2004 BMW 3 Series (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/03/2004. Recorded mileage 172,012 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31/03/2014
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/09/2014)
- Recorded Mileage
- 172,012 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- 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
- 1796cc
SA04 VFT Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 28/03/2013
- 172,012 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 3 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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SA04 VFT Mileage History
- 28/03/200749,718 mi
- 26/03/200866,650 mi+16,932 mi
- 19/03/200984,877 mi+18,227 mi
- 19/03/200984,877 mi
- 26/03/2010105,311 mi+20,434 mi
- 28/03/2011131,181 mi+25,870 mi
- 28/03/2011131,181 mi
- 26/03/2012155,617 mi+24,436 mi
- 26/03/2012155,617 mi
- 28/03/2013172,012 mi+16,395 mi
Average of roughly 20,377 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.
SA04 VFT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
10 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 BMW 3 Series (SA04 VFT) between March 2007 and March 2013.
The record contains 7 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 28 March 2013 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 (7 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)”; “front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)”; “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)”.
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