2004 BMW 3 Series 2.2L Petrol · PL54 UXB
2004 BMW 3 Series (2.2L, petrol). First registered 10 Sept 2004. Recorded mileage 55,382 miles. MOT expired on 26 Sept 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 55,382 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.2L
- 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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PL54 UXB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 17/09/2026
- 55,382 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PL54 UXB 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 (PL54 UXB) between September 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 17 September 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (2 issues). 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: “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Worn inner edge to cords. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
PL54 UXB Mileage History
- 23/09/202453,268 mi
- 24/09/202453,272 mi+4 mi
- 01/09/202555,236 mi+1,964 mi
- 02/09/202555,237 mi+1 mi
- 17/09/202655,382 mi+145 mi
Average of roughly 1,066 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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