2004 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · RN04 GXE
2004 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/06/2004. Recorded mileage 98,030 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 21/12/2020
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/08/2019)
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,030 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 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.
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2004
- Engine
- 1995cc
RN04 GXE Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 22/06/2019
- 98,030 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect 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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RN04 GXE Mileage History
- 26/06/200710,858 mi
- 13/03/200813,446 mi+2,588 mi
- 12/03/200924,981 mi+11,535 mi
- 12/03/201035,209 mi+10,228 mi
- 12/03/201035,209 mi
- 11/03/201145,023 mi+9,814 mi
- 11/03/201145,023 mi
- 08/03/201255,338 mi+10,315 mi
- 27/02/201362,256 mi+6,918 mi
- 21/02/201471,120 mi+8,864 mi
- 18/02/201580,047 mi+8,927 mi
- 18/02/201580,047 mi
- 05/02/2016108,438 mi+28,391 mi
- 15/02/201789,122 mi-19,316 mi
- 24/01/201892,544 mi+3,422 mi
- 22/06/201998,030 mi+5,486 mi
Average of roughly 7,271 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
RN04 GXE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 BMW 3 Series (RN04 GXE) between June 2007 and June 2019.
The record contains 13 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 22 June 2019 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 (8 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)”.
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