Official DVLA Record

2004 BMW X3 3.0L Petrol · PL54 ACJ

PL54 ACJ

2004 BMW X3 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 01/10/2004. Recorded mileage 117,879 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
BMW X3
Year / Origin
2004 · Preston
MOT Status
Valid until 26/12/2024
Road Tax
Untaxed (06/03/2025)
Recorded Mileage
117,879 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 3.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 26/12/2024
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 06/03/2025
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
2004
Engine
2979cc
Mechanical Assessment

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PL54 ACJ Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT failed on 02/01/2025
  • 117,879 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 3 historical MOT failures
  • 16 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring suspension items (13 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
30
/ 100 · Poor
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
✗ Poor MOT pass rate (40%)
✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently
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PL54 ACJ Mileage History

  1. 26/01/202398,138 mi
  2. 28/01/202398,138 mi
  3. 27/12/2023108,215 mi+10,077 mi
  4. 16/12/2024117,281 mi+9,066 mi
  5. 02/01/2025117,879 mi+598 mi

Average of roughly 10,196 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

PL54 ACJ MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 31 Aug 2026, 17:18
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 BMW X3 (PL54 ACJ) between January 2023 and January 2025.

The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.

The most recent test on 02 January 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (13 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Steering (4 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 20 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: “Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Fitted in hub (5.3”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (Fitted in hub) (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))”.

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