2004 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · RN53 KNU
2004 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 19 Jan 2004. Recorded mileage 59,666 miles. MOT expired on 19 Jul 2023. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Jul 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 59,666 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
RN53 KNU Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 19/07/2022
- 59,666 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RN53 KNU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 BMW 3 Series (RN53 KNU) between January 2007 and July 2022.
The record contains 17 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 July 2022 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: Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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 Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)”.
RN53 KNU Mileage History
- 12/01/200723,926 mi
- 25/01/200836,083 mi+12,157 mi
- 21/07/200842,091 mi+6,008 mi
- 09/07/200944,316 mi+2,225 mi
- 09/07/201046,417 mi+2,101 mi
- 05/07/201148,117 mi+1,700 mi
- 05/07/201249,954 mi+1,837 mi
- 28/06/201351,737 mi+1,783 mi
- 08/07/201453,302 mi+1,565 mi
- 08/07/201554,422 mi+1,120 mi
- 13/07/201655,645 mi+1,223 mi
- 13/07/201655,645 mi
- 06/07/201756,263 mi+618 mi
- 06/07/201756,263 mi
- 03/07/201857,040 mi+777 mi
- 01/07/201958,060 mi+1,020 mi
- 30/06/202058,814 mi+754 mi
- 22/06/202159,171 mi+357 mi
- 19/07/202259,666 mi+495 mi
Average of roughly 2,303 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
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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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