2004 BMW X3 2.5L Petrol · KB54 JLV
2004 BMW X3 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 22 Dec 2004. Recorded mileage 124,129 miles. MOT expired on 02 Sept 2025.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Sept 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 124,129 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KB54 JLV Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/09/2024
- 124,129 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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KB54 JLV MOT History
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1 MOT test are recorded for this 2004 BMW X3 (KB54 JLV) between September 2024 and September 2024.
The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 0 advisory notices note items to monitor.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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