2004 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · LR53 EOT
2004 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Feb 2004. Recorded mileage 171,108 miles. MOT expired on 15 Jun 2021. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Jun 2021
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (30 Nov 2019)
- Recorded Mileage
- 171,108 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.
LR53 EOT Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 16/06/2020
- 171,108 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LR53 EOT 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 (LR53 EOT) between February 2007 and June 2020.
The record contains 14 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 16 June 2020 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (22 issues), Brakes (18 issues), Windscreen (9 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 37 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: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dir”.
LR53 EOT Mileage History
- 02/02/200720,683 mi
- 14/02/200836,097 mi+15,414 mi
- 11/03/200949,861 mi+13,764 mi
- 17/03/201063,554 mi+13,693 mi
- 21/03/201176,743 mi+13,189 mi
- 22/03/201289,371 mi+12,628 mi
- 23/04/2013102,458 mi+13,087 mi
- 29/04/2014114,759 mi+12,301 mi
- 29/04/2014114,759 mi
- 27/02/2015123,440 mi+8,681 mi
- 27/02/2015123,440 mi
- 18/03/2016137,186 mi+13,746 mi
- 17/05/2016137,237 mi+51 mi
- 18/05/2016137,240 mi+3 mi
- 04/03/2017141,654 mi+4,414 mi
- 14/03/2017141,654 mi
- 21/03/2018154,158 mi+12,504 mi
- 18/03/2019165,009 mi+10,851 mi
- 16/06/2020171,108 mi+6,099 mi
Average of roughly 11,252 miles per year across 19 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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