2004 BMW X3 3.0L Petrol · LF04 UKV
2004 BMW X3 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 07 Jun 2004. Recorded mileage 144,699 miles. MOT expired on 12 Dec 2022. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Dec 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 144,699 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- 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.
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LF04 UKV Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 01/12/2021
- 144,699 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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LF04 UKV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 2004 BMW X3 (LF04 UKV) between December 2021 and December 2021.
The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 0 advisory notices note items to monitor.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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