2004 BMW X3 3.0L Petrol · BC04 GUK
2004 BMW X3 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 23 Jul 2004. Recorded mileage 194,978 miles. MOT valid until 02 Jun 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 194,978 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.
BC04 GUK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 01/06/2026
- 194,978 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BC04 GUK 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 (BC04 GUK) between June 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 June 2026 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: Brakes (13 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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: “Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))”; “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
BC04 GUK Mileage History
- 03/06/2023163,347 mi
- 25/05/2024168,699 mi+5,352 mi
- 10/05/2025180,663 mi+11,964 mi
- 01/06/2026194,978 mi+14,315 mi
- 01/06/2026194,978 mi
Average of roughly 10,558 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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