2004 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · 16 NJ
2004 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 08 Apr 2004. Recorded mileage 27,062 miles. MOT valid until 11 May 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2004
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 27,062 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- 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.
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16 NJ Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 13/05/2026
- 27,062 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
16 NJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 BMW 3 Series (16 NJ) between August 2022 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 6 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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.
16 NJ Mileage History
- 09/08/202226,847 mi
- 07/08/202326,899 mi+52 mi
- 19/09/202426,938 mi+39 mi
- 13/05/202627,062 mi+124 mi
Average of roughly 57 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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