2004 BMW 3 Series 2.2L Petrol · GF04 RWE
2004 BMW 3 Series (2.2L, petrol). First registered 08 Apr 2004. Recorded mileage 56,658 miles. MOT valid until 10 Apr 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 10 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 56,658 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.2L
- 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 RWE Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 27/03/2026
- 56,658 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GF04 RWE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 BMW 3 Series (GF04 RWE) between March 2007 and March 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 27 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (27 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 40 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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
GF04 RWE Mileage History
- 20/03/200717,792 mi
- 03/04/200822,333 mi+4,541 mi
- 25/03/200925,030 mi+2,697 mi
- 27/04/201027,586 mi+2,556 mi
- 15/04/201129,383 mi+1,797 mi
- 14/03/201230,854 mi+1,471 mi
- 14/03/201230,854 mi
- 08/03/201331,945 mi+1,091 mi
- 03/03/201434,451 mi+2,506 mi
- 24/03/201536,463 mi+2,012 mi
- 21/03/201637,532 mi+1,069 mi
- 21/03/201637,532 mi
- 17/03/201737,846 mi+314 mi
- 17/03/201737,846 mi
- 15/03/201841,159 mi+3,313 mi
- 28/03/201946,645 mi+5,486 mi
- 01/04/201946,849 mi+204 mi
- 31/03/202147,612 mi+763 mi
- 25/03/202249,898 mi+2,286 mi
- 12/04/202351,693 mi+1,795 mi
- 12/04/202351,693 mi
- 11/04/202453,060 mi+1,367 mi
- 07/04/202555,763 mi+2,703 mi
- 27/03/202656,658 mi+895 mi
Average of roughly 2,043 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
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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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