2004 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · RY04 KUS
2004 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 19 Jul 2004. Recorded mileage 104,600 miles. MOT valid until 27 Sept 2027. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 104,600 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.
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 KUS Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 24/09/2026
- 104,600 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RY04 KUS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 BMW 3 Series (RY04 KUS) between April 2007 and September 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 24 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (20 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Steering (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 53 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: “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”; “Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”.
RY04 KUS Mileage History
- 16/04/200723,835 mi
- 31/05/200725,341 mi+1,506 mi
- 28/05/200832,215 mi+6,874 mi
- 21/05/200939,750 mi+7,535 mi
- 17/06/201042,913 mi+3,163 mi
- 15/06/201146,980 mi+4,067 mi
- 12/06/201251,552 mi+4,572 mi
- 15/07/201357,807 mi+6,255 mi
- 09/07/201462,565 mi+4,758 mi
- 18/07/201566,320 mi+3,755 mi
- 15/07/201670,459 mi+4,139 mi
- 28/07/201670,459 mi
- 26/07/201773,799 mi+3,340 mi
- 27/06/201877,238 mi+3,439 mi
- 28/06/201877,238 mi
- 25/07/201984,163 mi+6,925 mi
- 17/09/202088,841 mi+4,678 mi
- 21/09/202191,383 mi+2,542 mi
- 26/09/202294,049 mi+2,666 mi
- 20/09/202397,629 mi+3,580 mi
- 20/09/202397,629 mi
- 25/09/2024100,974 mi+3,345 mi
- 26/09/2024100,974 mi
- 29/09/2025103,115 mi+2,141 mi
- 24/09/2026104,599 mi+1,484 mi
- 24/09/2026104,600 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 4,154 miles per year across 26 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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