2004 BMW 3 Series 1.9L Petrol · GF04 PFE
2004 BMW 3 Series (1.9L, petrol). First registered 29 Mar 2004. Recorded mileage 137,609 miles. MOT valid until 17 May 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 137,609 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.9L
- 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
GF04 PFE Key Findings
- 30 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 19/05/2026
- 137,609 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 11 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GF04 PFE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
30 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 BMW 3 Series (GF04 PFE) between March 2007 and May 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 11 failures.
The most recent test on 19 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 11 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (21 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (18 issues), Tyres (15 issues), Suspension (14 issues), Lighting (12 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 61 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: “Front Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
GF04 PFE Mileage History
- 26/03/200739,587 mi
- 29/02/200847,435 mi+7,848 mi
- 29/02/200847,435 mi
- 23/02/200954,652 mi+7,217 mi
- 17/02/201062,032 mi+7,380 mi
- 18/02/201062,032 mi
- 07/02/201168,469 mi+6,437 mi
- 10/02/201275,773 mi+7,304 mi
- 11/02/201275,784 mi+11 mi
- 01/02/201383,704 mi+7,920 mi
- 07/02/201491,495 mi+7,791 mi
- 10/02/201491,503 mi+8 mi
- 16/02/201592,961 mi+1,458 mi
- 03/02/201696,931 mi+3,970 mi
- 05/02/201696,931 mi
- 15/02/2017104,246 mi+7,315 mi
- 22/02/2017104,424 mi+178 mi
- 21/02/2018112,293 mi+7,869 mi
- 21/02/2018112,293 mi
- 28/02/201919,914 mi-92,379 mi
- 28/02/201919,914 mi
- 27/02/2020127,407 mi+107,493 mi
- 01/03/2021131,055 mi+3,648 mi
- 04/03/2022131,057 mi+2 mi
- 01/07/2023133,405 mi+2,348 mi
- 19/07/2023133,417 mi+12 mi
- 12/10/2024135,039 mi+1,622 mi
- 20/11/2025136,829 mi+1,790 mi
- 18/05/2026137,592 mi+763 mi
- 19/05/2026137,609 mi+17 mi
Average of roughly 5,119 miles per year across 30 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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