2004 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · RX04 BFY
2004 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 24 Mar 2004. Recorded mileage 119,322 miles. MOT expired on 22 Sept 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Sept 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 119,322 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- 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.
RX04 BFY Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 24/09/2024
- 119,322 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 6 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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RX04 BFY Mileage History
- 27/04/200725,689 mi
- 08/05/200725,808 mi+119 mi
- 27/08/200838,309 mi+12,501 mi
- 27/07/200949,339 mi+11,030 mi
- 06/09/201056,802 mi+7,463 mi
- 27/10/201166,238 mi+9,436 mi
- 16/05/201268,119 mi+1,881 mi
- 17/05/201268,119 mi
- 11/05/201382,063 mi+13,944 mi
- 17/05/201382,063 mi
- 26/03/201486,387 mi+4,324 mi
- 23/03/201591,617 mi+5,230 mi
- 18/03/201697,057 mi+5,440 mi
- 10/04/201799,181 mi+2,124 mi
- 04/07/201899,358 mi+177 mi
- 05/08/2019105,608 mi+6,250 mi
- 13/08/2020109,580 mi+3,972 mi
- 06/08/2021111,114 mi+1,534 mi
- 26/05/2023114,016 mi+2,902 mi
- 24/09/2024119,322 mi+5,306 mi
Average of roughly 5,377 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
RX04 BFY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 BMW 3 Series (RX04 BFY) between April 2007 and September 2024.
The record contains 17 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 24 September 2024 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 (12 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)”; “Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)”; “Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)”.
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