2004 BMW 3 Series 2.2L Petrol · SN04 ABH
2004 BMW 3 Series (2.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 2004. Recorded mileage 155,033 miles. MOT expired on 28 Dec 2017. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Dec 2017
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (04 Mar 2019)
- Recorded Mileage
- 155,033 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.2L
- 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.
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SN04 ABH Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 29/12/2016
- 155,033 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SN04 ABH 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 (SN04 ABH) between June 2007 and December 2016.
The record contains 10 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 29 December 2016 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: Tyres (13 issues), Brakes (12 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)”.
SN04 ABH Mileage History
- 27/06/200744,470 mi
- 03/07/200849,777 mi+5,307 mi
- 02/07/200955,594 mi+5,817 mi
- 07/05/201060,751 mi+5,157 mi
- 06/07/201067,333 mi+6,582 mi
- 06/07/201067,333 mi
- 21/06/201186,518 mi+19,185 mi
- 27/06/201186,538 mi+20 mi
- 23/08/201392,392 mi+5,854 mi
- 20/08/2014110,913 mi+18,521 mi
- 21/08/2014110,914 mi+1 mi
- 14/12/2015121,914 mi+11,000 mi
- 29/12/2016155,033 mi+33,119 mi
Average of roughly 11,628 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
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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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