2004 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · AP02 LOU
2004 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2004. Recorded mileage 95,542 miles. MOT valid until 30 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 95,542 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.
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AP02 LOU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 31/12/2025
- 95,542 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AP02 LOU 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 (AP02 LOU) between September 2021 and December 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
AP02 LOU Mileage History
- 18/09/202179,305 mi
- 03/12/202285,149 mi+5,844 mi
- 04/12/202389,195 mi+4,046 mi
- 30/11/202493,035 mi+3,840 mi
- 31/12/202595,542 mi+2,507 mi
Average of roughly 3,789 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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