2004 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · M10 YAC
2004 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 27 Sept 2004. Recorded mileage 124,140 miles. MOT valid until 07 Sept 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 124,140 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.
M10 YAC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 04/09/2026
- 124,140 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
M10 YAC 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 (M10 YAC) between August 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
M10 YAC Mileage History
- 18/08/2023122,455 mi
- 03/09/2024122,909 mi+454 mi
- 05/09/2024122,909 mi
- 09/09/2025123,622 mi+713 mi
- 04/09/2026124,140 mi+518 mi
Average of roughly 553 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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