2004 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Diesel · GL54 MXJ
2004 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, diesel). First registered 23/12/2004. Recorded mileage 174,356 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07/04/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 174,356 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- 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
- 2993cc
GL54 MXJ Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 03/04/2024
- 174,356 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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GL54 MXJ Mileage History
- 09/04/2022159,683 mi
- 28/03/2023167,213 mi+7,530 mi
- 22/03/2024174,167 mi+6,954 mi
- 03/04/2024174,356 mi+189 mi
Average of roughly 7,392 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
GL54 MXJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 BMW 3 Series (GL54 MXJ) between April 2022 and April 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 April 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))”; “Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”.
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