2004 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · RN04 UVV
2004 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 21/08/2004. Recorded mileage 159,875 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 07/07/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 159,875 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.
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2004
- Engine
- 2979cc
RN04 UVV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 04/07/2025
- 159,875 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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 UVV Mileage History
- 07/10/2021140,133 mi
- 10/10/2022150,420 mi+10,287 mi
- 23/01/2023150,586 mi+166 mi
- 09/07/2024156,491 mi+5,905 mi
- 04/07/2025159,875 mi+3,384 mi
Average of roughly 5,278 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
RN04 UVV 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 UVV) between October 2021 and July 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Steering (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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 Brake pipe excessively corroded from brake hose flexy going under fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from brake hose flexy going under fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))”; “Headlamp levelling device inoperative internal adjuster (4.1.5 (a))”.
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