2004 BMW X3 2.5L Petrol · RL04 DKF
2004 BMW X3 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 02 Aug 2004. Recorded mileage 87,329 miles. MOT valid until 29 May 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 87,329 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- 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.
RL04 DKF Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 19/05/2026
- 87,329 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RL04 DKF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 BMW X3 (RL04 DKF) between June 2007 and May 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 19 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (21 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 39 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 Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 ”.
RL04 DKF Mileage History
- 12/06/200729,815 mi
- 30/06/200833,611 mi+3,796 mi
- 26/06/200937,048 mi+3,437 mi
- 29/06/200937,048 mi
- 25/05/201039,809 mi+2,761 mi
- 27/05/201039,809 mi
- 24/06/201144,343 mi+4,534 mi
- 08/06/201248,206 mi+3,863 mi
- 30/05/201351,365 mi+3,159 mi
- 17/06/201454,113 mi+2,748 mi
- 29/05/201555,814 mi+1,701 mi
- 07/06/201657,355 mi+1,541 mi
- 24/05/201759,291 mi+1,936 mi
- 22/06/201860,844 mi+1,553 mi
- 05/07/201961,674 mi+830 mi
- 05/07/201961,674 mi
- 14/04/202161,805 mi+131 mi
- 26/04/202161,809 mi+4 mi
- 28/03/202266,968 mi+5,159 mi
- 11/05/202374,399 mi+7,431 mi
- 17/05/202374,399 mi
- 20/05/202478,369 mi+3,970 mi
- 31/05/202478,370 mi+1 mi
- 28/05/202584,899 mi+6,529 mi
- 19/05/202687,329 mi+2,430 mi
Average of roughly 3,037 miles per year across 25 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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