2004 BMW X3 3.0L Petrol · AE04 ZFM
2004 BMW X3 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 21 May 2004. Recorded mileage 174,402 miles. MOT expired on 11 Feb 2025.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Feb 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 174,402 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AE04 ZFM Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/02/2024
- 174,402 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AE04 ZFM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 BMW X3 (AE04 ZFM) between January 2022 and February 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 February 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
AE04 ZFM Mileage History
- 14/01/2022165,520 mi
- 11/01/2023170,310 mi+4,790 mi
- 11/01/2023170,310 mi
- 12/02/2024174,402 mi+4,092 mi
Average of roughly 4,275 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW X3 (E83)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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