2004 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Diesel · RY04 CUW
2004 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, diesel). First registered 28 Jun 2004. Recorded mileage 170,842 miles. MOT expired on 05 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 05 Jul 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 170,842 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 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.
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.
RY04 CUW Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 07/07/2022
- 170,842 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RY04 CUW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 BMW 3 Series (RY04 CUW) between June 2007 and July 2022.
The record contains 17 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 07 July 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (26 issues), Tyres (16 issues), Lighting (16 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Bodywork (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 49 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 Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
RY04 CUW Mileage History
- 16/06/200743,169 mi
- 22/06/200743,601 mi+432 mi
- 06/06/200857,401 mi+13,800 mi
- 01/07/200976,367 mi+18,966 mi
- 15/06/201093,299 mi+16,932 mi
- 29/06/2011100,940 mi+7,641 mi
- 11/06/2012107,445 mi+6,505 mi
- 12/06/2012107,492 mi+47 mi
- 27/06/2013114,389 mi+6,897 mi
- 03/06/2014120,674 mi+6,285 mi
- 01/07/2015128,854 mi+8,180 mi
- 25/06/2016135,676 mi+6,822 mi
- 21/06/201788,640 mi-47,036 mi
- 21/06/201788,640 mi
- 31/07/2017143,171 mi+54,531 mi
- 31/07/2018150,343 mi+7,172 mi
- 08/08/2018150,354 mi+11 mi
- 01/08/2019157,269 mi+6,915 mi
- 05/08/2019157,366 mi+97 mi
- 06/08/2020162,130 mi+4,764 mi
- 11/08/2020162,260 mi+130 mi
- 10/08/2021166,318 mi+4,058 mi
- 10/08/2021166,318 mi
- 07/07/2022170,842 mi+4,524 mi
- 07/07/2022170,842 mi
Average of roughly 8,478 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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