2004 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · NS03 HAM
2004 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 19/03/2004. Recorded mileage 96,426 miles. MOT valid until 09/01/2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Stockton-on-Tees
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09/01/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 96,426 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.
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2004
- Engine
- 2979cc
NS03 HAM Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 05/01/2026
- 96,426 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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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NS03 HAM Mileage History
- 21/03/200723,441 mi
- 01/04/200828,982 mi+5,541 mi
- 01/04/200828,982 mi
- 15/04/200933,084 mi+4,102 mi
- 23/04/201038,720 mi+5,636 mi
- 21/04/201142,566 mi+3,846 mi
- 17/04/201251,579 mi+9,013 mi
- 16/04/201361,908 mi+10,329 mi
- 19/04/201361,966 mi+58 mi
- 22/08/201467,626 mi+5,660 mi
- 08/06/201568,606 mi+980 mi
- 11/06/201568,610 mi+4 mi
- 11/06/201676,060 mi+7,450 mi
- 11/06/201676,061 mi+1 mi
- 04/01/201879,004 mi+2,943 mi
- 03/01/201982,038 mi+3,034 mi
- 03/01/202085,056 mi+3,018 mi
- 04/01/202187,326 mi+2,270 mi
- 04/01/202289,832 mi+2,506 mi
- 10/01/202289,832 mi
- 04/01/202391,531 mi+1,699 mi
- 09/01/202391,531 mi
- 04/01/202493,432 mi+1,901 mi
- 05/01/202493,432 mi
- 08/01/202595,331 mi+1,899 mi
- 05/01/202696,426 mi+1,095 mi
Average of roughly 3,883 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
NS03 HAM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 BMW 3 Series (NS03 HAM) between March 2007 and January 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 05 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (25 issues), Tyres (21 issues), Suspension (11 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 59 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii))”.
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