2004 BMW X3 2.5L Petrol · AY54 ZZM
2004 BMW X3 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 08 Sept 2004. Recorded mileage 152,978 miles. MOT valid until 09 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 152,978 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AY54 ZZM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/10/2025
- 152,978 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AY54 ZZM 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 (AY54 ZZM) between November 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
AY54 ZZM Mileage History
- 04/11/2023141,703 mi
- 10/11/202372,141 mi-69,562 mi
- 02/11/2024147,561 mi+75,420 mi
- 07/11/2024147,680 mi+119 mi
- 24/10/2025152,978 mi+5,298 mi
Average of roughly 5,722 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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Known faults for BMW X3 (E83)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- Rear Coil Springs SnappingModerate
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