2004 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · KB04 EMV
2004 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 18 May 2004. Recorded mileage 153,077 miles. MOT valid until 10 Nov 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 153,077 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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KB04 EMV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 23/10/2025
- 153,077 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KB04 EMV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 BMW 3 Series (KB04 EMV) between October 2021 and October 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
KB04 EMV Mileage History
- 26/10/2021134,426 mi
- 03/11/2022137,439 mi+3,013 mi
- 07/11/2023140,210 mi+2,771 mi
- 11/11/2024142,030 mi+1,820 mi
- 23/10/2025153,077 mi+11,047 mi
Average of roughly 4,672 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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