Official DVLA Record
MOT Valid
Outstanding Recall

2004 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · BN54 GCF

BN54 GCF

2004 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/09/2004. Recorded mileage 87,560 miles. MOT valid until 20/11/2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.

Make & Model
BMW 3 SERIES
Year / Origin
2004 · Birmingham
Safety Recall
Recall Notice
MOT Status
Valid until 20/11/2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
87,560 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults

Outstanding Safety Recall Notice

Action Required

Official 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.

MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 20/11/2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2004
Engine
1995cc

BN54 GCF Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
  • Latest MOT passed on 21/11/2025
  • 87,560 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • 14 defects noted at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
60
/ 100 · Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

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.

✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
✗ Outstanding recall notice
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Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant
Recall Notice Outstanding

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BN54 GCF Mileage History

  1. 22/09/202385,745 mi
  2. 11/09/202486,507 mi+762 mi
  3. 11/09/202486,507 mi
  4. 21/11/202587,560 mi+1,053 mi
  5. 21/11/202587,560 mi

Average of roughly 838 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

BN54 GCF MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 18 Sept 2026, 18:00
MOT Analysis

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 (BN54 GCF) between September 2023 and November 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 21 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (23 issues), Brakes (20 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 53 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: “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”.

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