2004 BMW X3 3.0L Petrol · RK04 NHC
2004 BMW X3 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 30 Jun 2004. Recorded mileage 145,798 miles. MOT valid until 18 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 145,798 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RK04 NHC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/07/2026
- 145,798 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RK04 NHC 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 (RK04 NHC) between February 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 July 2026 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: Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction check engine light on MIL (8.2.1.2 (h))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested Due to dip beam not working (4.1.2 (b))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
RK04 NHC Mileage History
- 16/02/2024129,858 mi
- 05/02/2025136,819 mi+6,961 mi
- 18/02/2025136,923 mi+104 mi
- 10/07/2026145,798 mi+8,875 mi
- 20/07/2026145,798 mi
Average of roughly 6,580 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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