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2004 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · RK54 TYB

RK54 TYB

2004 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 06 Sept 2004. Recorded mileage 155,708 miles. MOT valid until 01 Apr 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 01 Apr 2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
155,708 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 3.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults

Outstanding Safety Recall Notice

Action Required

Official 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.

MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 01 Apr 2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2004
Engine
2979cc

RK54 TYB Key Findings

  • 26 MOT tests recorded
  • Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
  • Latest MOT passed on 01/04/2026
  • 155,708 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 5 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
75
/ 100 · Good
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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.

✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
! Older vehicle
✗ Outstanding recall notice
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Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant
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RK54 TYB Mileage History

  1. 21/08/200734,215 mi
  2. 21/08/200734,215 mi
  3. 29/08/200847,396 mi+13,181 mi
  4. 12/09/200954,352 mi+6,956 mi
  5. 24/09/201060,747 mi+6,395 mi
  6. 05/05/201164,066 mi+3,319 mi
  7. 29/07/201165,068 mi+1,002 mi
  8. 20/06/201272,885 mi+7,817 mi
  9. 20/06/201381,981 mi+9,096 mi
  10. 21/06/201382,020 mi+39 mi
  11. 31/05/201488,570 mi+6,550 mi
  12. 22/12/201490,649 mi+2,079 mi
  13. 29/12/201599,053 mi+8,404 mi
  14. 29/12/201599,053 mi
  15. 05/01/2017107,900 mi+8,847 mi
  16. 05/01/2017107,900 mi
  17. 27/12/2017115,501 mi+7,601 mi
  18. 03/01/2018115,523 mi+22 mi
  19. 18/12/2018121,369 mi+5,846 mi
  20. 18/12/2019125,100 mi+3,731 mi
  21. 30/01/2021128,731 mi+3,631 mi
  22. 29/03/2022128,772 mi+41 mi
  23. 24/03/2023136,960 mi+8,188 mi
  24. 03/04/2024146,040 mi+9,080 mi
  25. 02/04/2025152,160 mi+6,120 mi
  26. 01/04/2026155,708 mi+3,548 mi

Average of roughly 6,528 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.

RK54 TYB MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 13 Oct 2026, 23:46
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

26 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 BMW 3 Series (RK54 TYB) between August 2007 and April 2026.

The record contains 21 passes and 5 failures.

The most recent test on 01 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (19 issues), Suspension (12 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 35 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 Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)”; “Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)”; “Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)”.

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