2004 BMW X3 2.5L Petrol · RN54 RKA
2004 BMW X3 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01/12/2004. Recorded mileage 103,422 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09/06/2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/11/2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 103,422 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2004
- Engine
- 2494cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
RN54 RKA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/05/2025
- 103,422 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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RN54 RKA Mileage History
- 27/09/202295,106 mi
- 30/09/202295,106 mi
- 11/06/202496,527 mi+1,421 mi
- 11/06/202496,527 mi
- 14/05/2025103,422 mi+6,895 mi
Average of roughly 3,163 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
RN54 RKA 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 (RN54 RKA) between September 2022 and May 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 May 2025 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: Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested both (4.1.2 (b))”; “Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”.
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