2004 BMW X3 2.5L Petrol · AC04 SCC
2004 BMW X3 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Jul 2004. Recorded mileage 61,246 miles. MOT valid until 31 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 May 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 61,246 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AC04 SCC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/10/2025
- 61,246 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (35 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AC04 SCC 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 X3 (AC04 SCC) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 October 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: Brakes (35 issues), Suspension (24 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Steering (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 95 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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
AC04 SCC Mileage History
- 31/10/202349,815 mi
- 01/11/202349,815 mi
- 30/10/202456,597 mi+6,782 mi
- 31/10/202456,597 mi
- 10/10/202561,246 mi+4,649 mi
Average of roughly 5,881 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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