2004 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · N18 DAU
2004 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 29 Dec 2004. Recorded mileage 127,369 miles. MOT valid until 13 Jan 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 127,369 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.
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N18 DAU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 08/01/2026
- 127,369 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
N18 DAU 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 (N18 DAU) between December 2022 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
N18 DAU Mileage History
- 13/12/2022108,314 mi
- 07/12/2023114,492 mi+6,178 mi
- 14/01/2025124,157 mi+9,665 mi
- 14/01/2025124,157 mi
- 08/01/2026127,369 mi+3,212 mi
Average of roughly 6,204 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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