2004 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · SF04 RTS
2004 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Aug 2004. Recorded mileage 117,869 miles. MOT expired on 05 Aug 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 05 Aug 2024
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (30 Aug 2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,869 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.
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.
SF04 RTS Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 27/07/2023
- 117,869 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SF04 RTS 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 (SF04 RTS) between July 2022 and July 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 July 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: Lighting (12 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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 Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced b”; “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))”.
SF04 RTS Mileage History
- 25/07/2022111,141 mi
- 01/08/2022111,143 mi+2 mi
- 24/07/2023117,867 mi+6,724 mi
- 27/07/2023117,869 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 6,693 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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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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