2004 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · MA54 VFG
2004 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 30 Sept 2004. Recorded mileage 93,197 miles. MOT valid until 23 Jun 2027. 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 23 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 93,197 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- 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.
MA54 VFG Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 25/06/2026
- 93,197 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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MA54 VFG Mileage History
- 25/09/200730,082 mi
- 25/09/200730,082 mi
- 23/09/200840,924 mi+10,842 mi
- 06/10/200950,643 mi+9,719 mi
- 16/10/200950,655 mi+12 mi
- 02/03/201150,802 mi+147 mi
- 08/12/201155,445 mi+4,643 mi
- 31/08/201259,933 mi+4,488 mi
- 29/11/201366,089 mi+6,156 mi
- 03/12/201366,089 mi
- 05/01/201575,242 mi+9,153 mi
- 06/01/201575,242 mi
- 02/02/201678,654 mi+3,412 mi
- 10/02/201781,322 mi+2,668 mi
- 18/04/201884,350 mi+3,028 mi
- 18/04/201986,139 mi+1,789 mi
- 10/10/202088,402 mi+2,263 mi
- 12/10/202088,402 mi
- 11/11/202190,226 mi+1,824 mi
- 13/11/202190,226 mi
- 06/05/202390,714 mi+488 mi
- 04/05/202491,127 mi+413 mi
- 11/05/202491,130 mi+3 mi
- 05/06/202591,197 mi+67 mi
- 25/06/202693,197 mi+2,000 mi
Average of roughly 3,366 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
MA54 VFG 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 (MA54 VFG) between September 2007 and June 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 25 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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 Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
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