2004 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · BN04 HZW
2004 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 13 Apr 2004. Recorded mileage 100,758 miles. MOT expired on 09 Jun 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Jun 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 100,758 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
BN04 HZW Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 11/06/2023
- 100,758 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BN04 HZW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 BMW 3 Series (BN04 HZW) between May 2022 and June 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 June 2023 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 (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Wrong direction. (5.2.3 (i))”; “Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong direction (5.2.3 (i))”; “Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”.
BN04 HZW Mileage History
- 04/05/202299,073 mi
- 03/06/2023100,754 mi+1,681 mi
- 11/06/2023100,758 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 1,527 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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