2004 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · S4 PDF
2004 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 30 Sept 2004. Recorded mileage 155,745 miles. MOT expired on 24 May 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 May 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 155,745 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 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.
S4 PDF Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 26/05/2023
- 155,745 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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S4 PDF Mileage History
- 24/01/2022153,042 mi
- 24/01/2022153,043 mi+1 mi
- 26/05/2023155,745 mi+2,702 mi
- 26/05/2023155,745 mi
Average of roughly 2,027 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
S4 PDF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 BMW 3 Series (S4 PDF) between January 2022 and May 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 May 2023 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: Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
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