2004 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · SA54 VDT
2004 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01/09/2004. Recorded mileage 190,117 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19/12/2020
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (05/11/2022)
- Recorded Mileage
- 190,117 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.
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2004
- Engine
- 1995cc
SA54 VDT Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 20/05/2019
- 190,117 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 2 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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SA54 VDT Mileage History
- 18/02/200851,589 mi
- 24/06/200854,728 mi+3,139 mi
- 25/06/200987,636 mi+32,908 mi
- 25/06/200987,636 mi
- 08/07/2010115,126 mi+27,490 mi
- 27/07/2011129,112 mi+13,986 mi
- 22/05/2012132,961 mi+3,849 mi
- 22/07/2013146,521 mi+13,560 mi
- 31/07/2013146,714 mi+193 mi
- 15/07/2014157,950 mi+11,236 mi
- 21/07/2014158,151 mi+201 mi
- 22/03/2016162,394 mi+4,243 mi
- 22/03/2016162,394 mi
- 14/06/2017170,344 mi+7,950 mi
- 20/06/2017170,345 mi+1 mi
- 17/05/2018184,421 mi+14,076 mi
- 21/05/2018184,518 mi+97 mi
- 21/05/2018184,518 mi
- 08/05/2019190,117 mi+5,599 mi
- 20/05/2019190,117 mi
Average of roughly 12,314 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
SA54 VDT 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 (SA54 VDT) between February 2008 and May 2019.
The record contains 12 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 20 May 2019 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 (23 issues), Lighting (18 issues), Tyres (15 issues), Suspension (15 issues), Windscreen (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 34 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 Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
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