2004 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · LT54 MWJ
2004 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 06 Sept 2004. Recorded mileage 87,073 miles. MOT valid until 06 Feb 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 87,073 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.
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.
LT54 MWJ Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 06/02/2026
- 87,073 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LT54 MWJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 BMW 3 Series (LT54 MWJ) between August 2007 and February 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 06 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn most rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
LT54 MWJ Mileage History
- 28/08/200717,674 mi
- 01/09/200823,865 mi+6,191 mi
- 26/08/200929,112 mi+5,247 mi
- 25/08/201034,692 mi+5,580 mi
- 01/09/201138,824 mi+4,132 mi
- 01/09/201138,824 mi
- 04/09/201243,698 mi+4,874 mi
- 04/09/201243,698 mi
- 09/09/201348,262 mi+4,564 mi
- 27/08/201450,614 mi+2,352 mi
- 28/08/201450,614 mi
- 01/09/201553,442 mi+2,828 mi
- 07/09/201650,866 mi-2,576 mi
- 07/09/201650,866 mi
- 22/08/201758,758 mi+7,892 mi
- 28/06/201859,902 mi+1,144 mi
- 02/07/201859,902 mi
- 28/06/201962,053 mi+2,151 mi
- 29/12/202072,786 mi+10,733 mi
- 02/02/202275,742 mi+2,956 mi
- 03/02/202275,742 mi
- 07/02/202375,932 mi+190 mi
- 24/01/202478,508 mi+2,576 mi
- 30/01/202581,867 mi+3,359 mi
- 06/02/202687,073 mi+5,206 mi
Average of roughly 3,763 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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