2004 BMW X3 2.5L Petrol · EX04 AXH
2004 BMW X3 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 26 May 2004. Recorded mileage 81,452 miles. MOT valid until 12 Aug 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 81,452 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- 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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EX04 AXH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 14/08/2026
- 81,452 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EX04 AXH 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 (EX04 AXH) between June 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 August 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: Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Central Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”.
EX04 AXH Mileage History
- 12/06/202369,648 mi
- 30/07/202472,116 mi+2,468 mi
- 11/08/202575,943 mi+3,827 mi
- 11/08/202681,435 mi+5,492 mi
- 14/08/202681,452 mi+17 mi
Average of roughly 3,720 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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