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2004 BMW X3 3.0L Petrol · LC54 HJD

LC54 HJD

2004 BMW X3 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 22/11/2004. Recorded mileage 128,478 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
BMW X3
Year / Origin
2004 · Stanmore (North London)
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 05/11/2025
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
128,478 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 3.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 05/11/2025
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2004
Engine
2979cc

LC54 HJD Key Findings

  • 18 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 06/11/2024
  • 128,478 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring steering items (9 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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LC54 HJD Mileage History

  1. 19/09/200727,838 mi
  2. 28/08/200834,071 mi+6,233 mi
  3. 15/09/200942,784 mi+8,713 mi
  4. 25/08/201050,353 mi+7,569 mi
  5. 25/08/201159,528 mi+9,175 mi
  6. 05/09/201266,969 mi+7,441 mi
  7. 21/08/201374,377 mi+7,408 mi
  8. 10/09/201481,497 mi+7,120 mi
  9. 03/11/201785,427 mi+3,930 mi
  10. 15/10/201886,556 mi+1,129 mi
  11. 01/11/201997,363 mi+10,807 mi
  12. 27/10/2020108,576 mi+11,213 mi
  13. 21/09/2021117,112 mi+8,536 mi
  14. 09/09/2022119,119 mi+2,007 mi
  15. 04/10/2022119,131 mi+12 mi
  16. 20/10/2023119,237 mi+106 mi
  17. 26/10/2023119,241 mi+4 mi
  18. 06/11/2024128,478 mi+9,237 mi

Average of roughly 5,874 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.

LC54 HJD MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 6 Oct 2026, 12:10
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 BMW X3 (LC54 HJD) between September 2007 and November 2024.

The record contains 16 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 06 November 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Steering (9 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 14 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: “Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”.

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