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2004 BMW X3 3.0L Petrol · AVI 1048

AVI 1048

2004 BMW X3 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 26/07/2004. Recorded mileage 103,535 miles. MOT valid until 20/02/2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.

Make & Model
BMW X3
Year / Origin
2004 · Ipswich
Safety Recall
None Outstanding
MOT Status
Valid until 20/02/2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
103,535 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 3.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 20/02/2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2004
Engine
2979cc

AVI 1048 Key Findings

  • 20 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 21/02/2026
  • 103,535 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
85
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
! Older vehicle
✓ No outstanding recalls
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AVI 1048 Mileage History

  1. 23/07/200729,163 mi
  2. 22/07/200838,107 mi+8,944 mi
  3. 06/08/200945,687 mi+7,580 mi
  4. 15/07/201052,183 mi+6,496 mi
  5. 16/07/201052,183 mi
  6. 10/08/201158,321 mi+6,138 mi
  7. 27/07/201264,692 mi+6,371 mi
  8. 14/08/201369,166 mi+4,474 mi
  9. 08/08/201473,025 mi+3,859 mi
  10. 25/02/201679,267 mi+6,242 mi
  11. 23/02/201783,846 mi+4,579 mi
  12. 12/04/201887,261 mi+3,415 mi
  13. 10/04/201989,931 mi+2,670 mi
  14. 09/12/202093,842 mi+3,911 mi
  15. 08/12/202196,111 mi+2,269 mi
  16. 10/12/202196,125 mi+14 mi
  17. 26/01/202397,841 mi+1,716 mi
  18. 05/02/2024100,005 mi+2,164 mi
  19. 21/02/2025101,281 mi+1,276 mi
  20. 21/02/2026103,535 mi+2,254 mi

Average of roughly 4,002 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.

AVI 1048 MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 5 Oct 2026, 15:41
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 BMW X3 (AVI 1048) between July 2007 and February 2026.

The record contains 18 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 21 February 2026 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: Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 17 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 Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)”.

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