2004 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · RO02 CAB
2004 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 06 Jul 2004. Recorded mileage 125,384 miles. MOT expired on 24 Jun 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Jun 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 125,384 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.
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RO02 CAB Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 26/06/2023
- 125,384 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RO02 CAB 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 (RO02 CAB) between October 2007 and June 2023.
The record contains 16 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 26 June 2023 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: Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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: “Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)”; “Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)”.
RO02 CAB Mileage History
- 02/10/200733,492 mi
- 24/10/200841,608 mi+8,116 mi
- 07/11/200961,028 mi+19,420 mi
- 14/11/200961,070 mi+42 mi
- 11/11/201065,479 mi+4,409 mi
- 08/11/201168,958 mi+3,479 mi
- 08/11/201272,300 mi+3,342 mi
- 14/12/201373,892 mi+1,592 mi
- 14/12/201373,892 mi
- 06/12/201475,218 mi+1,326 mi
- 19/12/201576,738 mi+1,520 mi
- 13/12/201678,637 mi+1,899 mi
- 01/02/201881,170 mi+2,533 mi
- 16/01/2019100,188 mi+19,018 mi
- 16/01/2019100,188 mi
- 23/01/2020105,462 mi+5,274 mi
- 15/01/2021111,382 mi+5,920 mi
- 05/03/2022118,702 mi+7,320 mi
- 26/06/2023125,384 mi+6,682 mi
Average of roughly 5,841 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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