2004 BMW X3 2.5L Petrol · BP54 VGJ
2004 BMW X3 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 30 Sept 2004. Recorded mileage 122,579 miles. MOT expired on 14 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 122,579 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BP54 VGJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/10/2025
- 122,579 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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BP54 VGJ MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 BMW X3 (BP54 VGJ) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
BP54 VGJ Mileage History
- 03/10/2023113,144 mi
- 04/10/2024117,500 mi+4,356 mi
- 04/10/2024117,500 mi
- 02/10/2025121,977 mi+4,477 mi
- 15/10/2025122,579 mi+602 mi
Average of roughly 4,637 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW X3 (E83)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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