2004 BMW X3 2.0L Diesel · RF54 HBN
2004 BMW X3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 28 Oct 2004. Recorded mileage 106,625 miles. MOT expired on 17 Feb 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Feb 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 106,625 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
RF54 HBN Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 01/02/2024
- 106,625 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RF54 HBN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 BMW X3 (RF54 HBN) between October 2007 and February 2024.
The record contains 17 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 01 February 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (11 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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 Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”.
RF54 HBN Mileage History
- 17/10/200714,106 mi
- 09/10/200819,956 mi+5,850 mi
- 12/10/200925,296 mi+5,340 mi
- 14/10/201035,299 mi+10,003 mi
- 03/10/201137,868 mi+2,569 mi
- 15/10/201242,498 mi+4,630 mi
- 15/10/201347,207 mi+4,709 mi
- 31/10/201458,518 mi+11,311 mi
- 03/11/201573,434 mi+14,916 mi
- 19/05/201679,917 mi+6,483 mi
- 05/07/201680,223 mi+306 mi
- 07/07/201784,159 mi+3,936 mi
- 10/07/201784,159 mi
- 25/03/201984,910 mi+751 mi
- 25/03/201984,910 mi
- 20/03/202093,031 mi+8,121 mi
- 20/03/202093,031 mi
- 16/02/202197,004 mi+3,973 mi
- 08/02/2022100,769 mi+3,765 mi
- 07/02/2023103,301 mi+2,532 mi
- 18/02/2023103,346 mi+45 mi
- 01/02/2024106,625 mi+3,279 mi
Average of roughly 5,678 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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