2004 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · MC04 HAM
2004 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 30 Mar 2004. Recorded mileage 137,631 miles. MOT expired on 10 Oct 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Oct 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 137,631 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.
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MC04 HAM Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 08/10/2024
- 137,631 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 14 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MC04 HAM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 BMW 3 Series (MC04 HAM) between September 2022 and October 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 October 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (14 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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 Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))”.
MC04 HAM Mileage History
- 28/09/2022128,186 mi
- 03/10/2023132,535 mi+4,349 mi
- 12/10/2023132,549 mi+14 mi
- 08/10/2024137,631 mi+5,082 mi
Average of roughly 4,656 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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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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