2004 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · KA04 BTU
2004 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 17 Jun 2004. Recorded mileage 119,523 miles. MOT expired on 08 Dec 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Dec 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 119,523 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- 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.
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KA04 BTU Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 06/12/2024
- 119,523 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KA04 BTU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 BMW 3 Series (KA04 BTU) between September 2022 and December 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 December 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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 Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))”.
KA04 BTU Mileage History
- 27/09/2022111,278 mi
- 28/09/2022111,280 mi+2 mi
- 09/12/2023111,285 mi+5 mi
- 06/12/2024119,523 mi+8,238 mi
Average of roughly 3,760 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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