2004 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · FT04 TTY
2004 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 31 Jul 2004. Recorded mileage 73,028 miles. MOT expired on 13 Aug 2026. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 73,028 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 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.
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FT04 TTY Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 15/08/2025
- 73,028 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FT04 TTY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 BMW 3 Series (FT04 TTY) between July 2007 and August 2025.
The record contains 18 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 15 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (10 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 38 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: “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
FT04 TTY Mileage History
- 24/07/200719,532 mi
- 16/07/200823,952 mi+4,420 mi
- 29/07/200927,978 mi+4,026 mi
- 24/07/201032,137 mi+4,159 mi
- 28/07/201136,105 mi+3,968 mi
- 29/07/201136,137 mi+32 mi
- 23/07/201239,693 mi+3,556 mi
- 19/07/201341,665 mi+1,972 mi
- 15/07/201444,407 mi+2,742 mi
- 15/07/201547,338 mi+2,931 mi
- 25/07/201650,737 mi+3,399 mi
- 13/07/201754,210 mi+3,473 mi
- 23/07/201857,638 mi+3,428 mi
- 12/07/201960,574 mi+2,936 mi
- 07/07/202061,792 mi+1,218 mi
- 08/07/202162,621 mi+829 mi
- 14/07/202162,624 mi+3 mi
- 26/07/202262,987 mi+363 mi
- 06/02/202470,432 mi+7,445 mi
- 13/08/202573,027 mi+2,595 mi
- 15/08/202573,028 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 2,962 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
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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.
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