2004 BMW X3 2.5L Petrol · AF04 FBZ
2004 BMW X3 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 29 May 2004. Recorded mileage 134,991 miles. MOT expired on 23 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 134,991 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AF04 FBZ Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/09/2025
- 134,991 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AF04 FBZ 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 (AF04 FBZ) between February 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 7 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Steering (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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.
AF04 FBZ Mileage History
- 11/02/2022117,862 mi
- 18/09/2023121,743 mi+3,881 mi
- 25/09/2024128,121 mi+6,378 mi
- 23/09/2025134,991 mi+6,870 mi
Average of roughly 4,740 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW X3 (E83)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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