2004 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Diesel · MA54 OEO
2004 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, diesel). First registered 24/09/2004. Recorded mileage 153,641 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/06/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 153,641 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 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.
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2004
- Engine
- 2993cc
MA54 OEO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 03/06/2025
- 153,641 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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MA54 OEO Mileage History
- 01/06/2023146,338 mi
- 30/05/2024149,926 mi+3,588 mi
- 01/06/2024149,926 mi
- 03/06/2025153,641 mi+3,715 mi
- 03/06/2025153,641 mi
Average of roughly 3,638 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
MA54 OEO 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 (MA54 OEO) between June 2023 and June 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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 Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))”.
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