2004 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · WV54 FPD
2004 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 06 Sept 2004. Recorded mileage 70,741 miles. MOT valid until 05 Nov 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 70,741 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.
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WV54 FPD Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 06/11/2025
- 70,741 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WV54 FPD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 BMW 3 Series (WV54 FPD) between September 2007 and November 2025.
The record contains 19 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 November 2025 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: Brakes (7 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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 Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
WV54 FPD Mileage History
- 06/09/200739,154 mi
- 11/08/200841,357 mi+2,203 mi
- 08/09/200943,228 mi+1,871 mi
- 08/09/201045,499 mi+2,271 mi
- 05/09/201148,043 mi+2,544 mi
- 10/09/201251,884 mi+3,841 mi
- 10/09/201355,053 mi+3,169 mi
- 09/09/201458,327 mi+3,274 mi
- 10/09/201562,596 mi+4,269 mi
- 12/09/201665,144 mi+2,548 mi
- 14/09/201766,811 mi+1,667 mi
- 17/09/201868,149 mi+1,338 mi
- 16/09/201969,215 mi+1,066 mi
- 18/09/202069,420 mi+205 mi
- 23/09/202170,080 mi+660 mi
- 22/09/202270,377 mi+297 mi
- 26/09/202270,392 mi+15 mi
- 26/09/202370,580 mi+188 mi
- 23/09/202470,669 mi+89 mi
- 02/10/202470,681 mi+12 mi
- 06/11/202570,741 mi+60 mi
Average of roughly 1,738 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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