2004 BMW 3 Series 2.9L Diesel · R33 UDG
2004 BMW 3 Series (2.9L, diesel). First registered 14 Dec 2004. Recorded mileage 135,950 miles. MOT expired on 29 Feb 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Feb 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 135,950 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.9L
- 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.
R33 UDG Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 01/03/2023
- 135,950 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R33 UDG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 BMW 3 Series (R33 UDG) between December 2007 and March 2023.
The record contains 16 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 01 March 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (15 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)”; “Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)”; “Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)”.
R33 UDG Mileage History
- 13/12/200715,630 mi
- 18/12/200819,084 mi+3,454 mi
- 04/12/200923,620 mi+4,536 mi
- 04/12/200923,620 mi
- 15/12/201025,984 mi+2,364 mi
- 05/01/201230,141 mi+4,157 mi
- 29/01/201338,754 mi+8,613 mi
- 28/02/201450,451 mi+11,697 mi
- 28/02/201450,480 mi+29 mi
- 05/02/201556,332 mi+5,852 mi
- 05/02/201556,332 mi
- 16/02/201662,068 mi+5,736 mi
- 04/02/201767,592 mi+5,524 mi
- 28/02/201872,772 mi+5,180 mi
- 12/02/201995,631 mi+22,859 mi
- 22/02/2020107,599 mi+11,968 mi
- 18/02/2021114,323 mi+6,724 mi
- 28/02/2022129,482 mi+15,159 mi
- 01/03/2023135,950 mi+6,468 mi
Average of roughly 7,909 miles per year across 19 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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