2004 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · YA04 EPY
2004 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 08 Jun 2004. Recorded mileage 107,605 miles. MOT expired on 02 Oct 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 107,605 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- 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.
YA04 EPY Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 04/10/2024
- 107,605 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YA04 EPY 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 (YA04 EPY) between April 2022 and October 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 October 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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 Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear by rear flexible (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear by rear flexible (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
YA04 EPY Mileage History
- 07/04/2022104,226 mi
- 11/08/2023105,197 mi+971 mi
- 09/08/2024107,585 mi+2,388 mi
- 04/10/2024107,605 mi+20 mi
Average of roughly 1,355 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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