2004 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · CF04 AAN
2004 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 29 Jun 2004. Recorded mileage 122,342 miles. MOT expired on 30 Apr 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Apr 2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (31 May 2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 122,342 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.
CF04 AAN Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 01/05/2024
- 122,342 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.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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CF04 AAN Mileage History
- 13/04/2022117,473 mi
- 13/04/2022117,473 mi
- 02/05/2023120,867 mi+3,394 mi
- 01/05/2024122,342 mi+1,475 mi
Average of roughly 2,375 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
CF04 AAN 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 (CF04 AAN) between April 2022 and May 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 May 2024 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), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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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