2004 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · N88 YAH
2004 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 03 Mar 2004. Recorded mileage 124,856 miles. MOT valid until 11 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 Apr 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 11 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 124,856 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.
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N88 YAH Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 13/04/2026
- 124,856 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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N88 YAH MOT History
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4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 BMW 3 Series (N88 YAH) between February 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
N88 YAH Mileage History
- 03/02/2022124,050 mi
- 07/06/2023124,653 mi+603 mi
- 23/07/2024124,756 mi+103 mi
- 13/04/2026124,856 mi+100 mi
Average of roughly 192 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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