2004 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · LB53 RZU
2004 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 28 Jan 2004. Recorded mileage 225,703 miles. MOT expired on 02 Oct 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 225,703 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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LB53 RZU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 26/08/2026
- 225,703 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 22 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LB53 RZU 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 (LB53 RZU) between September 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 August 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (18 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Bodywork (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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 Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”.
LB53 RZU Mileage History
- 29/09/2023199,488 mi
- 04/10/2023199,513 mi+25 mi
- 28/09/2024209,644 mi+10,131 mi
- 29/09/2025218,299 mi+8,655 mi
- 26/08/2026225,703 mi+7,404 mi
Average of roughly 9,014 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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