2004 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · DU04 VLN
2004 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01/03/2004. Recorded mileage 215,802 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11/07/2022
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (31/08/2021)
- Recorded Mileage
- 215,802 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- 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.
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2004
- Engine
- 1995cc
DU04 VLN Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 12/07/2021
- 215,802 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 4 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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DU04 VLN Mileage History
- 26/02/200759,870 mi
- 27/02/200759,873 mi+3 mi
- 27/02/200871,263 mi+11,390 mi
- 02/03/200983,782 mi+12,519 mi
- 03/03/2010100,140 mi+16,358 mi
- 02/03/2011115,857 mi+15,717 mi
- 02/03/2011115,857 mi
- 28/02/2012134,285 mi+18,428 mi
- 04/03/2013147,615 mi+13,330 mi
- 06/03/2014169,174 mi+21,559 mi
- 31/03/2015181,737 mi+12,563 mi
- 18/04/2016189,098 mi+7,361 mi
- 18/04/2016189,098 mi
- 22/06/2017194,422 mi+5,324 mi
- 22/05/2018199,554 mi+5,132 mi
- 22/05/2018199,554 mi
- 10/06/2019205,616 mi+6,062 mi
- 12/07/2021215,802 mi+10,186 mi
Average of roughly 10,848 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
DU04 VLN 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 (DU04 VLN) between February 2007 and July 2021.
The record contains 14 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 12 July 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”.
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