2004 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · YM04 JOJ
2004 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 28/05/2004. Recorded mileage 203,277 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/05/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 203,277 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- 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.
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2004
- Engine
- 2979cc
YM04 JOJ Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 15/05/2024
- 203,277 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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YM04 JOJ Mileage History
- 03/05/200751,450 mi
- 06/06/200858,887 mi+7,437 mi
- 01/06/200966,584 mi+7,697 mi
- 22/07/201074,221 mi+7,637 mi
- 23/07/201074,221 mi
- 12/08/201180,496 mi+6,275 mi
- 22/08/201288,721 mi+8,225 mi
- 22/08/201288,721 mi
- 24/08/2013105,615 mi+16,894 mi
- 17/06/2014121,004 mi+15,389 mi
- 02/09/2015132,063 mi+11,059 mi
- 24/08/2016136,360 mi+4,297 mi
- 26/08/2016136,368 mi+8 mi
- 22/08/2017139,422 mi+3,054 mi
- 23/08/2017139,423 mi+1 mi
- 22/08/2018144,489 mi+5,066 mi
- 24/09/2019151,415 mi+6,926 mi
- 24/09/2019151,415 mi
- 28/08/2020164,034 mi+12,619 mi
- 02/09/2021177,335 mi+13,301 mi
- 28/01/2023195,503 mi+18,168 mi
- 08/05/2024203,277 mi+7,774 mi
- 15/05/2024203,277 mi
Average of roughly 8,913 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
YM04 JOJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 BMW 3 Series (YM04 JOJ) between May 2007 and May 2024.
The record contains 17 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 15 May 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (31 issues), Brakes (24 issues), Tyres (16 issues), Bodywork (9 issues), Lighting (8 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 90 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: “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”.
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