2004 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · R30 LCE
2004 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 09 Sept 2004. Recorded mileage 63,145 miles. MOT valid until 04 May 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 63,145 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.
R30 LCE Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 06/05/2026
- 63,145 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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R30 LCE Mileage History
- 22/09/200716,171 mi
- 13/09/200819,747 mi+3,576 mi
- 10/11/200924,311 mi+4,564 mi
- 24/12/201028,394 mi+4,083 mi
- 30/12/201028,469 mi+75 mi
- 17/12/201132,050 mi+3,581 mi
- 18/12/201236,269 mi+4,219 mi
- 30/12/201341,002 mi+4,733 mi
- 23/12/201444,153 mi+3,151 mi
- 29/12/201444,628 mi+475 mi
- 22/12/201547,743 mi+3,115 mi
- 23/12/201547,751 mi+8 mi
- 11/12/201857,484 mi+9,733 mi
- 19/12/201857,488 mi+4 mi
- 06/05/202058,290 mi+802 mi
- 05/05/202158,824 mi+534 mi
- 05/05/202261,765 mi+2,941 mi
- 10/05/202362,373 mi+608 mi
- 19/06/202463,010 mi+637 mi
- 06/05/202663,145 mi+135 mi
Average of roughly 2,523 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
R30 LCE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 BMW 3 Series (R30 LCE) between September 2007 and May 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 06 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (14 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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 Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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