2004 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · D16 ABS
2004 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 02 Jun 2004. Recorded mileage 127,266 miles. MOT valid until 13 Mar 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 127,266 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.
D16 ABS Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 12/03/2026
- 127,266 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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D16 ABS Mileage History
- 05/06/200737,855 mi
- 09/08/200737,874 mi+19 mi
- 03/10/200852,744 mi+14,870 mi
- 30/09/200962,161 mi+9,417 mi
- 30/10/2010134,489 mi+72,328 mi
- 30/10/201073,356 mi-61,133 mi
- 30/11/201183,533 mi+10,177 mi
- 12/04/201389,118 mi+5,585 mi
- 13/04/201389,118 mi
- 08/05/201591,582 mi+2,464 mi
- 06/03/201799,290 mi+7,708 mi
- 08/03/201799,290 mi
- 06/03/2018102,632 mi+3,342 mi
- 11/03/2019106,483 mi+3,851 mi
- 02/03/2020109,668 mi+3,185 mi
- 11/03/2021111,455 mi+1,787 mi
- 11/03/2022114,073 mi+2,618 mi
- 14/03/2023117,984 mi+3,911 mi
- 09/03/2024120,466 mi+2,482 mi
- 08/03/2025123,713 mi+3,247 mi
- 12/03/2026127,266 mi+3,553 mi
Average of roughly 4,764 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
D16 ABS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 BMW 3 Series (D16 ABS) between June 2007 and March 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 12 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)”.
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