2004 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · GL54 UAR
2004 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Dec 2004. Recorded mileage 91,097 miles. MOT expired on 22 Jun 2016. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Jun 2016
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 91,097 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 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.
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GL54 UAR Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 05/06/2015
- 91,097 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GL54 UAR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 BMW 3 Series (GL54 UAR) between January 2008 and June 2015.
The record contains 8 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 05 June 2015 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). 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: “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”; “Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)”; “Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)”.
GL54 UAR Mileage History
- 12/01/200838,642 mi
- 20/01/200945,853 mi+7,211 mi
- 23/01/201054,199 mi+8,346 mi
- 23/01/201054,199 mi
- 14/04/201163,222 mi+9,023 mi
- 14/04/201163,222 mi
- 23/06/201271,887 mi+8,665 mi
- 23/06/201271,887 mi
- 22/06/201378,175 mi+6,288 mi
- 23/06/201484,686 mi+6,511 mi
- 04/06/201591,080 mi+6,394 mi
- 05/06/201591,097 mi+17 mi
Average of roughly 7,093 miles per year across 12 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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