2004 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · HN04 LZX
2004 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 24 Mar 2004. Recorded mileage 136,263 miles. MOT valid until 21 Jan 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 136,263 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
HN04 LZX Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 22/01/2026
- 136,263 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HN04 LZX 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 (HN04 LZX) between March 2007 and January 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 22 January 2026 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 (22 issues), Tyres (20 issues), Lighting (12 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 46 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 (4.1.E.1)”; “Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)”; “Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)”.
HN04 LZX Mileage History
- 14/03/200718,336 mi
- 04/03/200823,008 mi+4,672 mi
- 09/03/200927,523 mi+4,515 mi
- 13/02/201035,815 mi+8,292 mi
- 07/03/201153,947 mi+18,132 mi
- 07/03/201153,947 mi
- 23/03/201382,562 mi+28,615 mi
- 23/03/201382,562 mi
- 27/03/2015106,890 mi+24,328 mi
- 28/07/2016116,393 mi+9,503 mi
- 01/08/2016116,574 mi+181 mi
- 06/09/2017120,446 mi+3,872 mi
- 07/01/2019122,947 mi+2,501 mi
- 22/01/2020126,908 mi+3,961 mi
- 21/01/2021139,033 mi+12,125 mi
- 22/01/2022139,614 mi+581 mi
- 05/01/2023132,497 mi-7,117 mi
- 19/01/2024133,998 mi+1,501 mi
- 16/01/2025135,189 mi+1,191 mi
- 16/01/2025135,189 mi
- 22/01/2026136,263 mi+1,074 mi
Average of roughly 6,252 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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