2004 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · NG04 FLE
2004 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Apr 2004. Recorded mileage 117,844 miles. MOT expired on 06 Feb 2026. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Feb 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,844 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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NG04 FLE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 07/02/2025
- 117,844 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NG04 FLE 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 FLE) between May 2022 and February 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 February 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Emissions not tested no fuel (8.2.1.2 (d))”.
NG04 FLE Mileage History
- 26/05/2022115,451 mi
- 28/09/2022115,499 mi+48 mi
- 10/10/2023116,152 mi+653 mi
- 07/02/2025117,844 mi+1,692 mi
- 07/02/2025117,844 mi
Average of roughly 884 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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