2004 BMW X3 3.0L Petrol · AX04 MWN
2004 BMW X3 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 01 May 2004. Recorded mileage 128,454 miles. MOT expired on 03 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 128,454 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AX04 MWN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/09/2025
- 128,454 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AX04 MWN 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 (AX04 MWN) between October 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 September 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: Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”.
AX04 MWN Mileage History
- 03/10/2023125,587 mi
- 03/10/2023125,587 mi
- 30/09/2024126,725 mi+1,138 mi
- 03/10/2024126,727 mi+2 mi
- 29/09/2025128,454 mi+1,727 mi
Average of roughly 1,440 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW X3 (E83)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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