2004 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · FN54 XBJ
2004 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01/09/2004. Recorded mileage 198,959 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19/09/2017
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 198,959 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
FN54 XBJ Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 20/09/2016
- 198,959 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded 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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FN54 XBJ Mileage History
- 06/08/200797,497 mi
- 05/09/200799,024 mi+1,527 mi
- 03/09/2008113,648 mi+14,624 mi
- 27/01/2010131,526 mi+17,878 mi
- 27/01/2010131,526 mi
- 26/01/2011142,570 mi+11,044 mi
- 01/02/2011142,702 mi+132 mi
- 19/09/2011149,098 mi+6,396 mi
- 02/01/2013158,848 mi+9,750 mi
- 03/01/2013158,852 mi+4 mi
- 13/01/2014168,874 mi+10,022 mi
- 02/07/2014175,081 mi+6,207 mi
- 03/07/2014175,082 mi+1 mi
- 01/08/2015186,250 mi+11,168 mi
- 11/08/2015186,429 mi+179 mi
- 17/09/2016198,873 mi+12,444 mi
- 20/09/2016198,959 mi+86 mi
Average of roughly 11,118 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
FN54 XBJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 BMW 3 Series (FN54 XBJ) between August 2007 and September 2016.
The record contains 9 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 20 September 2016 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (26 issues), Lighting (12 issues), Suspension (12 issues), Tyres (12 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 35 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”; “Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)”; “Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)”.
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