2004 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · YC04 YYZ
2004 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 15 Apr 2004. Recorded mileage 213,733 miles. MOT expired on 23 Jun 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 213,733 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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YC04 YYZ Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 13/06/2025
- 213,733 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
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YC04 YYZ 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 (YC04 YYZ) between March 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 11 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (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.
YC04 YYZ Mileage History
- 07/03/2022194,756 mi
- 25/06/2024206,257 mi+11,501 mi
- 13/06/2025213,733 mi+7,476 mi
Average of roughly 5,806 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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