2004 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · K15 FFY
2004 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 28/09/2004. Recorded mileage 169,377 miles. MOT valid until 13/10/2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Borehamwood
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/10/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 169,377 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.
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2004
- Engine
- 2979cc
K15 FFY Key Findings
- 30 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 07/10/2026
- 169,377 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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K15 FFY Mileage History
- 09/05/200827,412 mi
- 09/05/200827,412 mi
- 02/05/200941,365 mi+13,953 mi
- 09/05/200941,798 mi+433 mi
- 19/05/200942,255 mi+457 mi
- 08/05/201052,670 mi+10,415 mi
- 05/05/201163,199 mi+10,529 mi
- 10/05/201163,345 mi+146 mi
- 12/05/201280,552 mi+17,207 mi
- 27/04/201392,212 mi+11,660 mi
- 10/05/2014102,467 mi+10,255 mi
- 15/05/2014102,467 mi
- 11/05/2015112,955 mi+10,488 mi
- 16/05/2016123,933 mi+10,978 mi
- 24/04/2017134,453 mi+10,520 mi
- 19/04/2018143,676 mi+9,223 mi
- 23/04/2018143,676 mi
- 17/05/2019155,738 mi+12,062 mi
- 22/05/2019155,738 mi
- 05/10/2020163,223 mi+7,485 mi
- 05/10/2020163,224 mi+1 mi
- 01/10/2021164,517 mi+1,293 mi
- 04/10/2021164,526 mi+9 mi
- 30/09/2022168,723 mi+4,197 mi
- 05/10/2023168,867 mi+144 mi
- 04/10/2024169,221 mi+354 mi
- 15/10/2024169,221 mi
- 10/10/2025169,342 mi+121 mi
- 07/10/2026169,377 mi+35 mi
- 07/10/2026169,377 mi
Average of roughly 7,710 miles per year across 30 recorded odometer readings.
K15 FFY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
30 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 BMW 3 Series (K15 FFY) between May 2008 and October 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 07 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (41 issues), Tyres (14 issues), Suspension (14 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 67 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: “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”; “Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))”.
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