2004 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · E7 RCH
2004 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 01/09/2004. Recorded mileage 113,831 miles. MOT valid until 29/05/2027. Taxed until 01/11/2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/05/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/11/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 113,831 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 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.
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2004
- Engine
- 2979cc
E7 RCH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 23/05/2026
- 113,831 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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E7 RCH Mileage History
- 21/05/2024107,280 mi
- 31/05/2024107,286 mi+6 mi
- 23/05/2025109,397 mi+2,111 mi
- 22/05/2026113,810 mi+4,413 mi
- 23/05/2026113,831 mi+21 mi
Average of roughly 3,269 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
E7 RCH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 BMW 3 Series (E7 RCH) between May 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 May 2026 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: Windscreen (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”.
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