2004 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · L11 DOR
2004 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 22 Jul 2004. Recorded mileage 91,723 miles. MOT status: Failed. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Failed
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 91,723 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.
L11 DOR Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 31/08/2022
- 91,723 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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L11 DOR Mileage History
- 16/07/200751,892 mi
- 16/07/200751,892 mi
- 28/08/200865,421 mi+13,529 mi
- 14/08/200971,210 mi+5,789 mi
- 20/08/201075,759 mi+4,549 mi
- 20/08/201075,759 mi
- 19/08/201177,680 mi+1,921 mi
- 10/08/201279,040 mi+1,360 mi
- 15/08/201380,330 mi+1,290 mi
- 19/08/201481,698 mi+1,368 mi
- 12/08/201583,258 mi+1,560 mi
- 16/08/201684,599 mi+1,341 mi
- 11/08/201785,937 mi+1,338 mi
- 11/08/201785,937 mi
- 17/08/201886,942 mi+1,005 mi
- 16/08/201988,339 mi+1,397 mi
- 19/08/201988,344 mi+5 mi
- 18/08/202089,504 mi+1,160 mi
- 11/08/202190,106 mi+602 mi
- 31/08/202291,723 mi+1,617 mi
Average of roughly 2,633 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
L11 DOR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 BMW 3 Series (L11 DOR) between July 2007 and August 2022.
The record contains 15 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 31 August 2022 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (12 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Windscreen (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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: “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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