2004 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Diesel · WK54 HBH
2004 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, diesel). First registered 30 Sept 2004. Recorded mileage 192,258 miles. MOT expired on 14 Mar 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Truro
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Mar 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 192,258 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 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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WK54 HBH Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 15/03/2024
- 192,258 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WK54 HBH 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 (WK54 HBH) between January 2022 and March 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 March 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
WK54 HBH Mileage History
- 18/01/2022175,366 mi
- 17/02/2023179,737 mi+4,371 mi
- 14/02/2024191,846 mi+12,109 mi
- 15/03/2024192,258 mi+412 mi
Average of roughly 7,836 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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