2004 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · AX04 VKP
2004 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 30 Jul 2004. Recorded mileage 154,342 miles. MOT valid until 10 Aug 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 154,342 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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AX04 VKP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 12/08/2026
- 154,342 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AX04 VKP 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 (AX04 VKP) between August 2022 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 August 2026 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 (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
AX04 VKP Mileage History
- 24/08/2022147,912 mi
- 25/08/2022147,919 mi+7 mi
- 02/11/2023153,317 mi+5,398 mi
- 24/06/2025154,093 mi+776 mi
- 12/08/2026154,342 mi+249 mi
Average of roughly 1,621 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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