2004 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · AP53 LJV
2004 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 02 Jan 2004. Recorded mileage 69,966 miles. MOT valid until 05 May 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 05 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 69,966 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.
AP53 LJV Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 01/05/2026
- 69,966 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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AP53 LJV Mileage History
- 09/01/202363,302 mi
- 08/04/202467,649 mi+4,347 mi
- 07/05/202569,029 mi+1,380 mi
- 01/05/202669,966 mi+937 mi
Average of roughly 2,015 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
AP53 LJV 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 (AP53 LJV) between January 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 2 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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.
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