2004 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · YX54 YPP
2004 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 15 Sept 2004. Recorded mileage 160,691 miles. MOT expired on 14 Nov 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Nov 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 160,691 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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YX54 YPP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 13/11/2025
- 160,691 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
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YX54 YPP 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 (YX54 YPP) between October 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 13 November 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
YX54 YPP Mileage History
- 23/10/2023147,576 mi
- 15/11/2023148,056 mi+480 mi
- 13/11/2024156,855 mi+8,799 mi
- 15/11/2024156,888 mi+33 mi
- 13/11/2025160,691 mi+3,803 mi
Average of roughly 6,371 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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