2004 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · FV04 PMY
2004 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 18 Jun 2004. Recorded mileage 189,918 miles. MOT expired on 06 Jun 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Jun 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 189,918 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- 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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FV04 PMY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 29/05/2025
- 189,918 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 13 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FV04 PMY 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 (FV04 PMY) between April 2022 and May 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 May 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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: “Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended jammed behind seat (7.1.2 (c))”; “Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))”; “Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”.
FV04 PMY Mileage History
- 23/04/2022171,449 mi
- 02/05/2023178,681 mi+7,232 mi
- 14/07/2023178,696 mi+15 mi
- 08/06/2024181,241 mi+2,545 mi
- 29/05/2025189,918 mi+8,677 mi
Average of roughly 5,960 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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