2004 BMW X3 2.5L Petrol · HD04 UUA
2004 BMW X3 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 30 Jun 2004. Recorded mileage 144,714 miles. MOT expired on 02 Jan 2025.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Jan 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 144,714 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HD04 UUA Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/12/2023
- 144,714 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.
HD04 UUA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 BMW X3 (HD04 UUA) between December 2021 and December 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 December 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
HD04 UUA Mileage History
- 30/12/2021134,326 mi
- 03/01/2023138,990 mi+4,664 mi
- 03/01/2023138,991 mi+1 mi
- 23/12/2023144,714 mi+5,723 mi
Average of roughly 5,249 miles per year across 4 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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