2004 BMW 3 Series 2.2L Petrol · DG04 YBB
2004 BMW 3 Series (2.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2004. Recorded mileage 137,168 miles. MOT expired on 18 Jan 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Jan 2024
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (30 Apr 2023)
- Recorded Mileage
- 137,168 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.2L
- 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.
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DG04 YBB Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 19/01/2023
- 137,168 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DG04 YBB 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 (DG04 YBB) between November 2021 and January 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 January 2023 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: Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))”.
DG04 YBB Mileage History
- 09/11/2021134,238 mi
- 10/11/2021134,240 mi+2 mi
- 19/01/2023137,168 mi+2,928 mi
- 19/01/2023137,168 mi
Average of roughly 2,454 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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.
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