2004 BMW X3 2.5L Petrol · MK54 ELU
2004 BMW X3 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2004. Recorded mileage 116,964 miles. MOT valid until 21 Nov 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 116,964 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MK54 ELU Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/11/2025
- 116,964 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MK54 ELU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 BMW X3 (MK54 ELU) between September 2007 and November 2025.
The record contains 19 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 07 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”; “Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)”.
MK54 ELU Mileage History
- 07/09/200722,021 mi
- 06/09/200827,846 mi+5,825 mi
- 07/09/200933,117 mi+5,271 mi
- 06/09/201039,913 mi+6,796 mi
- 08/09/201145,274 mi+5,361 mi
- 26/09/201252,686 mi+7,412 mi
- 26/09/201252,686 mi
- 24/09/201362,208 mi+9,522 mi
- 24/09/201362,209 mi+1 mi
- 18/09/201467,285 mi+5,076 mi
- 12/09/201573,038 mi+5,753 mi
- 17/09/201679,107 mi+6,069 mi
- 14/09/201786,055 mi+6,948 mi
- 13/09/201892,854 mi+6,799 mi
- 12/09/201999,601 mi+6,747 mi
- 01/10/2020104,106 mi+4,505 mi
- 20/09/2021107,504 mi+3,398 mi
- 16/09/2022110,267 mi+2,763 mi
- 23/10/2023113,982 mi+3,715 mi
- 11/10/2024115,583 mi+1,601 mi
- 22/11/2024115,584 mi+1 mi
- 07/11/2025116,964 mi+1,380 mi
- 07/11/2025116,964 mi
Average of roughly 5,226 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- Transfer Case Actuator GearModerate
A fibre-reinforced plastic nylon gear inside the xDrive transfer case (ATC400) actuator motor strips its teeth. The 4WD system cannot engage, triggering the "trifecta" of 4x4, ABS, and Brake dash warning lights.
- Rear Coil Springs SnappingModerate
The stiff barrel-shaped rear coil springs frequently fracture at the bottom pigtail taper due to road grit trapped in the lower control arm cups and harsh UK speed humps.
- Panoramic Roof FailureSerious
The complex dual-pane panoramic glass sunroof mechanism suffers from broken plastic lifter tabs that cause the rear venting panel to jam open. Blocked drain tubes also route water into boot electronics and footwells.
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