2004 BMW 3 Series 2.2L Petrol · JIB 3168
2004 BMW 3 Series (2.2L, petrol). First registered 25 Jun 2004. Recorded mileage 29,308 miles. MOT valid until 30 Mar 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2004
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 29,308 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.2L
- 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.
JIB 3168 Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 01/04/2026
- 29,308 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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JIB 3168 Mileage History
- 02/07/200713,573 mi
- 08/07/200816,017 mi+2,444 mi
- 30/07/200917,678 mi+1,661 mi
- 13/08/201019,779 mi+2,101 mi
- 30/09/201121,326 mi+1,547 mi
- 22/10/201222,811 mi+1,485 mi
- 09/09/201323,582 mi+771 mi
- 01/10/201424,556 mi+974 mi
- 28/09/201525,428 mi+872 mi
- 07/11/201626,336 mi+908 mi
- 07/11/201727,013 mi+677 mi
- 09/11/201727,013 mi
- 08/11/201827,676 mi+663 mi
- 21/11/201928,079 mi+403 mi
- 01/12/202028,274 mi+195 mi
- 02/12/202128,525 mi+251 mi
- 29/11/202228,810 mi+285 mi
- 07/12/202228,816 mi+6 mi
- 22/02/202429,251 mi+435 mi
- 01/04/202629,308 mi+57 mi
Average of roughly 839 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
JIB 3168 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 BMW 3 Series (JIB 3168) between July 2007 and April 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (17 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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 pin or bush excessively worn rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))”.
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