2004 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · RJ04 LRL
2004 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 27 Mar 2004. Recorded mileage 163,050 miles. MOT valid until 20 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 20 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 163,050 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 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.
RJ04 LRL Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 22/05/2026
- 163,050 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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RJ04 LRL Mileage History
- 07/02/2023158,740 mi
- 22/05/2026163,050 mi+4,310 mi
Average of roughly 1,312 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
RJ04 LRL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 BMW 3 Series (RJ04 LRL) between February 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 7 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (1 issue). 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.
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