2004 BMW 3 Series 1.8L Petrol · DE04 ZDF
2004 BMW 3 Series (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/04/2004. Recorded mileage 49,071 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/09/2016
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 49,071 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- 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.
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2004
- Engine
- 1796cc
DE04 ZDF Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 04/09/2015
- 49,071 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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DE04 ZDF Mileage History
- 25/04/200710,164 mi
- 16/04/200811,482 mi+1,318 mi
- 21/04/200912,778 mi+1,296 mi
- 23/04/200912,798 mi+20 mi
- 20/04/201013,819 mi+1,021 mi
- 31/10/201123,367 mi+9,548 mi
- 02/11/201123,370 mi+3 mi
- 01/11/201228,812 mi+5,442 mi
- 11/01/201434,774 mi+5,962 mi
- 04/09/201549,071 mi+14,297 mi
Average of roughly 4,653 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.
DE04 ZDF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
10 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 BMW 3 Series (DE04 ZDF) between April 2007 and September 2015.
The record contains 8 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 September 2015 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: Tyres (11 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)”; “Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)”.
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