2004 BMW X3 2.5L Petrol · H188 ARD
2004 BMW X3 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 08 Jun 2004. Recorded mileage 99,871 miles. MOT valid until 01 Jun 2027. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 99,871 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
H188 ARD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/05/2026
- 99,871 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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H188 ARD Mileage History
- 02/06/202396,612 mi
- 22/05/202497,883 mi+1,271 mi
- 22/05/202497,883 mi
- 21/05/202598,932 mi+1,049 mi
- 20/05/202699,871 mi+939 mi
Average of roughly 1,099 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
H188 ARD 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 (H188 ARD) between June 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 May 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: Tyres (10 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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.
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