2004 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · KJ04 ESJ
2004 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 26 Mar 2004. Recorded mileage 161,036 miles. MOT expired on 14 Jul 2023. 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 14 Jul 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 161,036 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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KJ04 ESJ Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 04/08/2023
- 161,036 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KJ04 ESJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 BMW 3 Series (KJ04 ESJ) between July 2022 and August 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 August 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”.
KJ04 ESJ Mileage History
- 04/07/2022157,987 mi
- 04/07/2022157,987 mi
- 04/08/2023161,036 mi+3,049 mi
Average of roughly 2,811 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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