2004 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · AF04 FWR
2004 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 07 Jul 2004. Recorded mileage 124,106 miles. MOT valid until 12 May 2027. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 124,106 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- 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.
AF04 FWR Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 14/05/2026
- 124,106 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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AF04 FWR Mileage History
- 29/03/200728,477 mi
- 18/04/200838,059 mi+9,582 mi
- 28/04/200838,167 mi+108 mi
- 02/04/200951,551 mi+13,384 mi
- 15/04/200951,822 mi+271 mi
- 06/04/201065,533 mi+13,711 mi
- 14/06/201065,538 mi+5 mi
- 07/07/201183,429 mi+17,891 mi
- 05/07/201295,890 mi+12,461 mi
- 05/07/201295,890 mi
- 31/07/2013104,478 mi+8,588 mi
- 12/08/2014111,975 mi+7,497 mi
- 13/08/2014111,977 mi+2 mi
- 09/12/2015115,200 mi+3,223 mi
- 08/05/2017118,746 mi+3,546 mi
- 22/06/2018119,912 mi+1,166 mi
- 23/06/2018119,912 mi
- 20/02/2020121,008 mi+1,096 mi
- 23/06/2021121,499 mi+491 mi
- 10/01/2024122,911 mi+1,412 mi
- 29/01/2025123,514 mi+603 mi
- 14/05/2026124,106 mi+592 mi
Average of roughly 5,000 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
AF04 FWR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 BMW 3 Series (AF04 FWR) between March 2007 and May 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 14 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (17 issues), Brakes (14 issues), Suspension (12 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 35 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 Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt NS/OS (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)”.
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