2004 BMW X3 2.5L Petrol · KE04 PLA
2004 BMW X3 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 30 Jul 2004. Recorded mileage 159,278 miles. MOT expired on 14 Jun 2024.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Jun 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 159,278 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KE04 PLA Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/05/2023
- 159,278 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KE04 PLA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 BMW X3 (KE04 PLA) between June 2022 and May 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 May 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
KE04 PLA Mileage History
- 15/06/2022146,090 mi
- 15/06/2022146,090 mi
- 23/05/2023159,278 mi+13,188 mi
Average of roughly 14,085 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW X3 (E83)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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