2004 BMW X3 3.0L Petrol · AF04 GYS
2004 BMW X3 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 24 Jun 2004. Recorded mileage 130,404 miles. MOT expired on 24 Aug 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Aug 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 130,404 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
AF04 GYS Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 14/08/2023
- 130,404 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AF04 GYS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 BMW X3 (AF04 GYS) between July 2022 and August 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 August 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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 GYS Mileage History
- 27/07/2022129,158 mi
- 14/08/2023130,404 mi+1,246 mi
- 14/08/2023130,404 mi
Average of roughly 1,189 miles per year across 3 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: Poor
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