2004 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · HD04 URS
2004 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 28 Jun 2004. Recorded mileage 52,741 miles. MOT expired on 17 Jul 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 52,741 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HD04 URS Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/07/2025
- 52,741 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HD04 URS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 BMW 3 Series (HD04 URS) between June 2007 and July 2025.
The record contains 18 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 16 July 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: Suspension (13 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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 Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)”.
HD04 URS Mileage History
- 04/06/200724,029 mi
- 19/08/200830,616 mi+6,587 mi
- 13/08/200932,561 mi+1,945 mi
- 14/08/200932,573 mi+12 mi
- 10/08/201034,029 mi+1,456 mi
- 10/08/201034,029 mi
- 05/09/201134,904 mi+875 mi
- 03/09/201236,214 mi+1,310 mi
- 03/09/201338,437 mi+2,223 mi
- 26/08/201439,657 mi+1,220 mi
- 04/09/201540,690 mi+1,033 mi
- 30/08/201643,216 mi+2,526 mi
- 01/09/201744,539 mi+1,323 mi
- 16/08/201846,224 mi+1,685 mi
- 16/08/201846,226 mi+2 mi
- 12/05/202047,341 mi+1,115 mi
- 14/06/202148,606 mi+1,265 mi
- 20/06/202249,627 mi+1,021 mi
- 06/06/202350,718 mi+1,091 mi
- 19/07/202451,365 mi+647 mi
- 16/07/202552,741 mi+1,376 mi
Average of roughly 1,585 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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