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AK54 CJO

2004 BMW X3

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

51,678 mi
Last recorded51,678 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK54 CJO
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 51,678 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 50,873 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 49,956 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2024 49,956 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 49,138 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Feb 2023 49,136 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt DROP LINK BAR (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 48,230 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 47,378 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 46,731 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 45,881 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 45,016 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 44,052 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 42,613 miles

near side front tyre side wall cracking

Pass 17 Feb 2015 41,673 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 40,683 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 39,224 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 35,998 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 32,991 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 32,989 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 30,045 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 28,800 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 21,655 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 20,534 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 16,795 miles

How Reliable is the BMW X3?

Based on 1,227,551 MOT tests across 116,465 vehicles.

81.7%
Pass Rate
7,291
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
116,465
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,027
coil spring broken 11,583
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,799
coil spring fractured 6,299
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 5,284
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AK54 CJO is a 2004 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2004 BMW X3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 82,072 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW X3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,027 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK54 CJO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW X3 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 22 years old, this BMW X3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK54 CJO registered?

AK54 CJO is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 30 September 2004.

Is AK54 CJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK54 CJO shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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