2004 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · LT04 BHF
2004 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2004. Recorded mileage 138,447 miles. MOT expired on 07 Jun 2026. 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 07 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 138,447 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- 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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LT04 BHF Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 03/06/2025
- 138,447 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LT04 BHF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 BMW 3 Series (LT04 BHF) between March 2007 and June 2025.
The record contains 19 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 03 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (26 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 43 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 Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)”; “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”.
LT04 BHF Mileage History
- 19/03/200711,211 mi
- 30/04/200817,186 mi+5,975 mi
- 21/04/200935,580 mi+18,394 mi
- 22/04/201049,364 mi+13,784 mi
- 22/04/201049,364 mi
- 26/04/201159,747 mi+10,383 mi
- 19/04/201269,875 mi+10,128 mi
- 22/04/201380,251 mi+10,376 mi
- 22/04/201380,251 mi
- 22/04/201490,662 mi+10,411 mi
- 13/04/2015100,474 mi+9,812 mi
- 09/03/2016108,268 mi+7,794 mi
- 02/03/2017116,439 mi+8,171 mi
- 02/03/2017116,439 mi
- 06/03/2018118,883 mi+2,444 mi
- 20/02/2019121,249 mi+2,366 mi
- 20/02/2020123,332 mi+2,083 mi
- 03/03/2021123,345 mi+13 mi
- 06/05/2022123,387 mi+42 mi
- 09/06/2023123,971 mi+584 mi
- 25/05/2024130,901 mi+6,930 mi
- 03/06/2025138,447 mi+7,546 mi
Average of roughly 6,987 miles per year across 22 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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