2004 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Diesel · DP04 AXD
2004 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, diesel). First registered 10 Jun 2004. Recorded mileage 196,556 miles. MOT valid until 12 Sept 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 196,556 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.
DP04 AXD Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 08/09/2026
- 196,556 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DP04 AXD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 BMW 3 Series (DP04 AXD) between June 2007 and September 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 08 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (24 issues), Brakes (18 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 42 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: “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
DP04 AXD Mileage History
- 08/06/200735,556 mi
- 09/06/200845,024 mi+9,468 mi
- 03/06/200948,484 mi+3,460 mi
- 04/06/201054,102 mi+5,618 mi
- 20/05/201159,547 mi+5,445 mi
- 02/03/201259,915 mi+368 mi
- 13/02/201372,231 mi+12,316 mi
- 30/01/201483,263 mi+11,032 mi
- 24/01/201592,642 mi+9,379 mi
- 29/01/201592,785 mi+143 mi
- 19/01/2016100,752 mi+7,967 mi
- 12/01/2017109,453 mi+8,701 mi
- 12/01/2017109,453 mi
- 16/01/2018118,374 mi+8,921 mi
- 16/01/2018118,374 mi
- 22/01/2019121,928 mi+3,554 mi
- 29/01/2019121,928 mi
- 31/01/2020137,605 mi+15,677 mi
- 14/09/2021161,305 mi+23,700 mi
- 12/09/2022171,950 mi+10,645 mi
- 12/09/2023182,723 mi+10,773 mi
- 06/09/2024186,315 mi+3,592 mi
- 08/09/2025196,012 mi+9,697 mi
- 08/09/2025196,012 mi
- 08/09/2026196,556 mi+544 mi
Average of roughly 8,363 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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