2004 BMW X3 3.0L Petrol · SL54 AUW
2004 BMW X3 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2004. Recorded mileage 164,539 miles. MOT expired on 16 Apr 2024.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Apr 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 164,539 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SL54 AUW Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 23/08/2024
- 164,539 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 22 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SL54 AUW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 BMW X3 (SL54 AUW) between April 2022 and August 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 August 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (13 issues), Suspension (11 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 37 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: “Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/50R18 (5.2.3 (d) (”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
SL54 AUW Mileage History
- 13/04/2022159,555 mi
- 14/04/2022159,555 mi
- 30/03/2023162,167 mi+2,612 mi
- 23/08/2024164,539 mi+2,372 mi
Average of roughly 2,110 miles per year across 4 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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