2004 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · KG54 JUE
2004 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2004. Recorded mileage 105,271 miles. MOT valid until 06 Jul 2027. 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 06 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 105,271 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 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.
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.
KG54 JUE Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 08/06/2026
- 105,271 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KG54 JUE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 BMW 3 Series (KG54 JUE) between October 2006 and June 2026.
The record contains 14 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 08 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Emissions NOx sensor obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)”.
KG54 JUE Mileage History
- 25/10/200620,624 mi
- 29/08/201232,761 mi+12,137 mi
- 04/09/201336,888 mi+4,127 mi
- 02/09/201442,282 mi+5,394 mi
- 01/10/201552,877 mi+10,595 mi
- 12/10/201552,883 mi+6 mi
- 13/10/201552,883 mi
- 08/10/201669,195 mi+16,312 mi
- 04/11/201777,753 mi+8,558 mi
- 12/12/201881,929 mi+4,176 mi
- 20/01/202085,253 mi+3,324 mi
- 20/03/202085,504 mi+251 mi
- 17/03/202187,282 mi+1,778 mi
- 28/04/202390,770 mi+3,488 mi
- 30/06/202490,915 mi+145 mi
- 08/07/2025101,018 mi+10,103 mi
- 08/06/2026105,271 mi+4,253 mi
Average of roughly 4,314 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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