2004 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Diesel · NG04 DPN
2004 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Apr 2004. Recorded mileage 182,169 miles. MOT expired on 29 Jul 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Jul 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 182,169 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
NG04 DPN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 31/07/2025
- 182,169 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NG04 DPN 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 (NG04 DPN) between April 2024 and July 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 31 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (9 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (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: “Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
NG04 DPN Mileage History
- 08/04/2024170,982 mi
- 09/04/2024170,982 mi
- 07/04/2025182,003 mi+11,021 mi
- 25/07/2025182,168 mi+165 mi
- 31/07/2025182,169 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 8,531 miles per year across 5 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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