2004 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · KL04 KBE
2004 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 17 Mar 2004. Recorded mileage 135,556 miles. MOT expired on 12 Feb 2026. 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 12 Feb 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 135,556 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.
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.
KL04 KBE Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 13/02/2025
- 135,556 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.
KL04 KBE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 BMW 3 Series (KL04 KBE) between July 2007 and February 2025.
The record contains 18 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 February 2025 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: Tyres (17 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 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 Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)”; “Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)”.
KL04 KBE Mileage History
- 03/07/200737,341 mi
- 04/06/200844,165 mi+6,824 mi
- 29/06/200950,180 mi+6,015 mi
- 12/06/201054,219 mi+4,039 mi
- 27/06/201157,122 mi+2,903 mi
- 08/06/201264,419 mi+7,297 mi
- 29/01/201370,544 mi+6,125 mi
- 10/03/201482,990 mi+12,446 mi
- 13/03/201590,137 mi+7,147 mi
- 16/03/201590,153 mi+16 mi
- 23/06/201696,217 mi+6,064 mi
- 23/06/2017100,449 mi+4,232 mi
- 04/07/2018102,355 mi+1,906 mi
- 20/06/2019107,037 mi+4,682 mi
- 15/06/2020110,502 mi+3,465 mi
- 11/06/2021110,995 mi+493 mi
- 02/07/2022119,413 mi+8,418 mi
- 17/06/2023126,403 mi+6,990 mi
- 13/02/2025135,556 mi+9,153 mi
Average of roughly 5,575 miles per year across 19 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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