2004 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · 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 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.
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: 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.
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RK54 TYB Mileage History
- 21/08/200734,215 mi
- 21/08/200734,215 mi
- 29/08/200847,396 mi+13,181 mi
- 12/09/200954,352 mi+6,956 mi
- 24/09/201060,747 mi+6,395 mi
- 05/05/201164,066 mi+3,319 mi
- 29/07/201165,068 mi+1,002 mi
- 20/06/201272,885 mi+7,817 mi
- 20/06/201381,981 mi+9,096 mi
- 21/06/201382,020 mi+39 mi
- 31/05/201488,570 mi+6,550 mi
- 22/12/201490,649 mi+2,079 mi
- 29/12/201599,053 mi+8,404 mi
- 29/12/201599,053 mi
- 05/01/2017107,900 mi+8,847 mi
- 05/01/2017107,900 mi
- 27/12/2017115,501 mi+7,601 mi
- 03/01/2018115,523 mi+22 mi
- 18/12/2018121,369 mi+5,846 mi
- 18/12/2019125,100 mi+3,731 mi
- 30/01/2021128,731 mi+3,631 mi
- 29/03/2022128,772 mi+41 mi
- 24/03/2023136,960 mi+8,188 mi
- 03/04/2024146,040 mi+9,080 mi
- 02/04/2025152,160 mi+6,120 mi
- 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
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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