2004 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · AF04 RYX
2004 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2004. Recorded mileage 106,415 miles. MOT valid until 12 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Dec 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 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 106,415 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.
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AF04 RYX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 25/11/2025
- 106,415 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AF04 RYX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 BMW 3 Series (AF04 RYX) between December 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 25 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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.
AF04 RYX Mileage History
- 13/12/2022103,982 mi
- 01/12/2023104,452 mi+470 mi
- 22/11/2024105,434 mi+982 mi
- 25/11/2025106,415 mi+981 mi
- 25/11/2025106,415 mi
Average of roughly 824 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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