2004 BMW 3 Series 2.2L Petrol · SW04 XAV
2004 BMW 3 Series (2.2L, petrol). First registered 11 Aug 2004. Recorded mileage 111,199 miles. MOT expired on 22 Aug 2025. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Aberdeen
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Aug 2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 111,199 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.2L
- 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.
SW04 XAV Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 24/08/2024
- 111,199 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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SW04 XAV Mileage History
- 16/08/2022110,728 mi
- 21/08/2023111,165 mi+437 mi
- 24/08/2024111,199 mi+34 mi
Average of roughly 233 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
SW04 XAV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 BMW 3 Series (SW04 XAV) between August 2022 and August 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 4 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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.
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