2004 BMW X3 3.0L Petrol · SN04 JCE
2004 BMW X3 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 29 Jun 2004. Recorded mileage 141,286 miles. MOT expired on 22 Feb 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Feb 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 141,286 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- 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.
SN04 JCE Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 23/02/2024
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SN04 JCE 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 (SN04 JCE) between November 2022 and February 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 February 2024 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: Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
SN04 JCE Mileage History
- 26/11/2022141,284 mi
- 28/11/2022141,286 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 359 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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