2004 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · OX04 DZN
2004 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 12 Jul 2004. Recorded mileage 131,529 miles. MOT expired on 02 Nov 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Nov 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 131,529 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- 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.
OX04 DZN Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 03/11/2023
- 131,529 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OX04 DZN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 BMW 3 Series (OX04 DZN) between June 2007 and November 2023.
The record contains 16 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 03 November 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)”.
OX04 DZN Mileage History
- 26/06/200732,644 mi
- 05/08/200842,774 mi+10,130 mi
- 06/08/200842,774 mi
- 24/09/200954,473 mi+11,699 mi
- 21/09/201060,163 mi+5,690 mi
- 22/09/201060,163 mi
- 22/09/201170,316 mi+10,153 mi
- 23/09/201170,316 mi
- 22/09/201279,405 mi+9,089 mi
- 22/06/201386,750 mi+7,345 mi
- 25/06/201386,754 mi+4 mi
- 30/06/201496,249 mi+9,495 mi
- 01/07/201496,254 mi+5 mi
- 09/06/2015100,936 mi+4,682 mi
- 21/05/2016105,252 mi+4,316 mi
- 24/05/2017107,567 mi+2,315 mi
- 16/05/2018110,123 mi+2,556 mi
- 22/05/2019113,092 mi+2,969 mi
- 22/10/2020113,495 mi+403 mi
- 16/10/2021116,827 mi+3,332 mi
- 22/10/2022124,231 mi+7,404 mi
- 03/11/2023131,529 mi+7,298 mi
Average of roughly 6,046 miles per year across 22 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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