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2004 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · YA04 KTG

YA04 KTG

2004 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Jun 2004. Recorded mileage 120,617 miles. MOT expired on 08 Aug 2015. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.

Make & Model
BMW 3 SERIES
Year / Origin
2004 · Leeds
Safety Recall
Recall Notice
MOT Status
Expired on 08 Aug 2015
Road Tax
Untaxed (15 May 2015)
Recorded Mileage
120,617 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
DIESEL · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults

Outstanding Safety Recall Notice

Action Required

Official 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.

MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 08 Aug 2015
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 15 May 2015
Fuel Type
DIESEL
Year
2004
Engine
1995cc

YA04 KTG Key Findings

  • 11 MOT tests recorded
  • Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
  • Latest MOT passed on 06/08/2014
  • 120,617 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 3 historical MOT failures
  • 4 defects noted at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
35
/ 100 · Poor
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

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.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
✗ Outstanding recall notice
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YA04 KTG Mileage History

  1. 14/07/200753,470 mi
  2. 08/08/200869,910 mi+16,440 mi
  3. 09/08/200869,910 mi
  4. 07/08/200977,783 mi+7,873 mi
  5. 05/08/201085,675 mi+7,892 mi
  6. 08/08/201192,824 mi+7,149 mi
  7. 09/08/201192,824 mi
  8. 08/08/2012102,757 mi+9,933 mi
  9. 06/08/2013112,607 mi+9,850 mi
  10. 06/08/2014120,617 mi+8,010 mi
  11. 06/08/2014120,617 mi

Average of roughly 9,505 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.

YA04 KTG MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 13 Oct 2026, 14:31
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

11 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 BMW 3 Series (YA04 KTG) between July 2007 and August 2014.

The record contains 8 passes and 3 failures.

The most recent test on 06 August 2014 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (7 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (2 issues). 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 Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of ”; “Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)”; “Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)”.

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