2004 BMW X3 3.0L Petrol · BO53 JSF
2004 BMW X3 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 2004. Recorded mileage 112,841 miles. MOT valid until 11 May 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 112,841 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.
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BO53 JSF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 28/04/2026
- 112,841 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BO53 JSF 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 (BO53 JSF) between October 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 April 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: Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction sun strip (”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”.
BO53 JSF Mileage History
- 03/10/2023106,607 mi
- 03/10/2023106,607 mi
- 02/05/2025111,158 mi+4,551 mi
- 13/05/2025111,161 mi+3 mi
- 28/04/2026112,841 mi+1,680 mi
Average of roughly 2,427 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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