2004 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · BD54 VMG
2004 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 15 Nov 2004. Recorded mileage 78,963 miles. MOT expired on 28 Jan 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Jan 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 78,963 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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BD54 VMG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 29/01/2025
- 78,963 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.
BD54 VMG 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 (BD54 VMG) between November 2021 and January 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 January 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
BD54 VMG Mileage History
- 16/11/202168,499 mi
- 14/11/202274,534 mi+6,035 mi
- 30/11/202274,694 mi+160 mi
- 05/12/202376,538 mi+1,844 mi
- 29/01/202578,963 mi+2,425 mi
Average of roughly 3,266 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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