2004 BMW X3 2.5L Petrol · ND54 MVX
2004 BMW X3 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 29 Oct 2004. Recorded mileage 105,543 miles. MOT expired on 26 Sept 2025.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Sept 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 105,543 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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ND54 MVX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/09/2024
- 105,543 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ND54 MVX 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 (ND54 MVX) between November 2021 and September 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 September 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
ND54 MVX Mileage History
- 05/11/202194,001 mi
- 05/11/202194,004 mi+3 mi
- 04/03/2023100,126 mi+6,122 mi
- 27/09/2024105,542 mi+5,416 mi
- 27/09/2024105,543 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 3,988 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW X3 (E83)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Rear Coil Springs SnappingModerate
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- Panoramic Roof FailureSerious
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