2004 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · HD04 EFZ
2004 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01/05/2004. Recorded mileage 26,859 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30/04/2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 26,859 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.5L
- 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
- PETROL
- Year
- 2004
- Engine
- 2494cc
HD04 EFZ Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 02/05/2025
- 26,859 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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HD04 EFZ Mileage History
- 11/10/202124,870 mi
- 30/09/202225,388 mi+518 mi
- 02/05/202526,859 mi+1,471 mi
Average of roughly 559 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
HD04 EFZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 BMW 3 Series (HD04 EFZ) between October 2021 and May 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 8 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (7 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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.
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