2004 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · GP04 GSV
2004 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 20 May 2004. Recorded mileage 133,695 miles. MOT valid until 27 Nov 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 133,695 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- 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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GP04 GSV Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 21/11/2025
- 133,695 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GP04 GSV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 BMW 3 Series (GP04 GSV) between May 2007 and November 2025.
The record contains 19 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 21 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (16 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 31 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
GP04 GSV Mileage History
- 23/05/200724,762 mi
- 16/05/200829,907 mi+5,145 mi
- 19/05/200936,847 mi+6,940 mi
- 20/05/201044,581 mi+7,734 mi
- 02/11/201048,249 mi+3,668 mi
- 03/11/201048,254 mi+5 mi
- 21/10/201154,744 mi+6,490 mi
- 27/09/201371,029 mi+16,285 mi
- 14/11/201479,227 mi+8,198 mi
- 07/11/201585,096 mi+5,869 mi
- 11/11/201691,830 mi+6,734 mi
- 11/11/201798,316 mi+6,486 mi
- 19/10/2018104,741 mi+6,425 mi
- 01/11/2019111,148 mi+6,407 mi
- 10/11/2020117,227 mi+6,079 mi
- 05/11/2021122,554 mi+5,327 mi
- 04/11/2022123,722 mi+1,168 mi
- 16/11/2023124,364 mi+642 mi
- 28/11/2023124,377 mi+13 mi
- 01/11/2024127,303 mi+2,926 mi
- 20/11/2025133,692 mi+6,389 mi
- 21/11/2025133,695 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 5,888 miles per year across 22 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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