2004 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · SN04 ACR
2004 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 11 Jun 2004. Recorded mileage 119,718 miles. MOT expired on 24 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 119,718 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 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.
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SN04 ACR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 24/09/2025
- 119,718 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SN04 ACR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 BMW 3 Series (SN04 ACR) between September 2021 and September 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
SN04 ACR Mileage History
- 22/09/202192,540 mi
- 26/09/202297,665 mi+5,125 mi
- 12/09/2023103,786 mi+6,121 mi
- 24/09/2024115,660 mi+11,874 mi
- 24/09/2025119,718 mi+4,058 mi
Average of roughly 6,786 miles per year across 5 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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