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KD54 PLO

2004 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

77,855 mi
Last recorded77,855 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD54 PLO
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 77,855 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2024 76,414 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2024 76,414 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 74,272 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2022 72,272 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2021 69,880 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2020 67,788 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 65,196 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 May 2018 63,336 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2017 61,126 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 58,097 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 55,560 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 May 2014 52,834 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 49,929 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 May 2012 47,006 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 44,175 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 41,666 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 May 2009 39,015 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 36,671 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 29,990 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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KD54 PLO is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 KD54 PLO, 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.

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What year was KD54 PLO registered?

KD54 PLO is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 23 September 2004.

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