2004 BMW 3 Series 2.2L Petrol · RN04 HKW
2004 BMW 3 Series (2.2L, petrol). First registered 15 Jul 2004. Recorded mileage 175,262 miles. MOT valid until 19 Oct 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 175,262 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.2L
- 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.
RN04 HKW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 20/10/2025
- 175,262 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 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: Average
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RN04 HKW Mileage History
- 17/10/2023154,649 mi
- 18/10/2023154,662 mi+13 mi
- 18/10/2024164,581 mi+9,919 mi
- 14/10/2025175,179 mi+10,598 mi
- 20/10/2025175,262 mi+83 mi
Average of roughly 10,257 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
RN04 HKW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 BMW 3 Series (RN04 HKW) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. different profile (5.2.3 (b))”; “Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”; “Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”.
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