2004 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · YL53 ATV
2004 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 08 Jan 2004. Recorded mileage 160,058 miles. MOT expired on 26 Jun 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 160,058 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.
YL53 ATV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 28/06/2025
- 160,058 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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YL53 ATV Mileage History
- 20/06/2023151,405 mi
- 21/06/2023151,405 mi
- 18/06/2024154,568 mi+3,163 mi
- 21/06/2025160,058 mi+5,490 mi
- 28/06/2025160,058 mi
Average of roughly 4,276 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
YL53 ATV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 BMW 3 Series (YL53 ATV) between June 2023 and June 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 June 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: Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))”; “Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”.
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