2004 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Diesel · DG54 WDA
2004 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, diesel). First registered 29 Sept 2004. Recorded mileage 155,930 miles. MOT expired on 19 Dec 2022. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Dec 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 155,930 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
DG54 WDA Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 20/12/2021
- 155,930 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DG54 WDA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 BMW 3 Series (DG54 WDA) between October 2006 and December 2021.
The record contains 16 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 December 2021 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: Brakes (24 issues), Tyres (18 issues), Suspension (11 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 63 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 pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
DG54 WDA Mileage History
- 30/10/20068,090 mi
- 28/09/200714,742 mi+6,652 mi
- 22/10/200822,050 mi+7,308 mi
- 28/10/200928,481 mi+6,431 mi
- 28/10/201034,987 mi+6,506 mi
- 22/10/201142,131 mi+7,144 mi
- 10/10/201250,936 mi+8,805 mi
- 24/10/201358,877 mi+7,941 mi
- 24/10/201470,259 mi+11,382 mi
- 20/10/201581,237 mi+10,978 mi
- 27/10/201695,921 mi+14,684 mi
- 13/10/2017104,154 mi+8,233 mi
- 06/12/2018118,963 mi+14,809 mi
- 07/12/2018118,964 mi+1 mi
- 14/12/2019141,556 mi+22,592 mi
- 20/12/2019141,574 mi+18 mi
- 19/12/2020144,024 mi+2,450 mi
- 20/12/2021155,930 mi+11,906 mi
Average of roughly 9,765 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
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.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Similar Vehicles
Similar Vehicles Checked Recently
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (DG54 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as DG54WDA.
MERCEDES-BENZ
SPRINTER
VAUXHALL
ADAM
MERCEDES-BENZ
SPRINTER
MERCEDES-BENZ
B-CLASS
MERCEDES-BENZ
SPRINTER
KIA
SORENTO 3 CRDI AWD S-A
MERCEDES-BENZ
SPRINTER
MERCEDES-BENZ
SPRINTER
MERCEDES-BENZ
SPRINTER
SKODA
YETI
MERCEDES-BENZ
SPRINTER
MERCEDES-BENZ
SPRINTER
BMW 3 SERIES Model Intelligence & Reliability
Verified MOT failure trends, buying advice, and technical directory specifications.
Owner-reported defects, recurring MOT failure points, and estimated repair costs.
Browse production generations, registration statistics, and trim variants.
Historical MOT pass rates and DVLA records for 2004 model year cars.
Regional DVLA Registration Directory
Vehicles and registration batches issued by regional DVLA offices across the UK.
Recently Checked UK Vehicles
Live vehicle history checks and MOT records recently queried by UK car buyers.