2004 BMW X3 2.0L Diesel · GL54 EUV
2004 BMW X3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 30 Nov 2004. Recorded mileage 266,307 miles. MOT valid until 17 Mar 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 266,307 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- 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.
GL54 EUV Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 18/03/2026
- 266,307 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GL54 EUV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 BMW X3 (GL54 EUV) between November 2007 and March 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 18 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (23 issues), Brakes (16 issues), Suspension (12 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Windscreen (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 44 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: “Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
GL54 EUV Mileage History
- 22/11/200742,807 mi
- 23/06/200841,711 mi-1,096 mi
- 20/06/200966,015 mi+24,304 mi
- 12/06/201081,461 mi+15,446 mi
- 18/06/201193,950 mi+12,489 mi
- 18/06/201193,957 mi+7 mi
- 22/06/2012100,651 mi+6,694 mi
- 21/06/2013109,242 mi+8,591 mi
- 05/11/2014120,347 mi+11,105 mi
- 06/11/2014120,350 mi+3 mi
- 10/11/2015131,573 mi+11,223 mi
- 13/11/2015131,649 mi+76 mi
- 23/11/2016138,263 mi+6,614 mi
- 08/11/2017151,391 mi+13,128 mi
- 20/11/2018158,121 mi+6,730 mi
- 20/11/2019166,512 mi+8,391 mi
- 18/11/2020170,396 mi+3,884 mi
- 09/12/2021184,091 mi+13,695 mi
- 09/12/2022207,213 mi+23,122 mi
- 14/12/2022207,213 mi
- 27/12/2023228,099 mi+20,886 mi
- 06/01/2024228,103 mi+4 mi
- 07/01/2025246,334 mi+18,231 mi
- 08/01/2025246,334 mi
- 16/03/2026266,307 mi+19,973 mi
- 18/03/2026266,307 mi
Average of roughly 12,200 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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