2004 BMW X3 2.5L Petrol · DY54 XVZ
2004 BMW X3 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 29 Sept 2004. Recorded mileage 124,838 miles. MOT expired on 07 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 124,838 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DY54 XVZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/11/2025
- 124,838 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DY54 XVZ 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 (DY54 XVZ) between December 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
DY54 XVZ Mileage History
- 08/12/2022114,414 mi
- 07/12/2023116,311 mi+1,897 mi
- 09/12/2024120,920 mi+4,609 mi
- 08/11/2025124,838 mi+3,918 mi
- 08/11/2025124,838 mi
Average of roughly 3,572 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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