2004 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · RA04 GOX
2004 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 09/06/2004. Recorded mileage 147,053 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/07/2023
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/09/2023)
- Recorded Mileage
- 147,053 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- 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
- 2494cc
RA04 GOX Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 26/08/2023
- 147,053 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 16 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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RA04 GOX Mileage History
- 15/07/2022142,860 mi
- 15/07/2022142,861 mi+1 mi
- 29/07/2023146,987 mi+4,126 mi
- 26/08/2023147,053 mi+66 mi
Average of roughly 3,762 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
RA04 GOX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 BMW 3 Series (RA04 GOX) between July 2022 and August 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 26 August 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (18 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 32 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 Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))”.
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