2004 BMW X3 2.5L Petrol · PX54 WPT
2004 BMW X3 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 30 Sept 2004. Recorded mileage 131,999 miles. MOT expired on 24 Mar 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Carlisle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 131,999 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PX54 WPT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/03/2025
- 131,999 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.
PX54 WPT MOT History
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 (PX54 WPT) between March 2022 and March 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 25 March 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
PX54 WPT Mileage History
- 15/03/2022163,596 mi
- 17/03/2022163,596 mi
- 02/03/2023172,110 mi+8,514 mi
- 10/05/2024129,743 mi-42,367 mi
- 25/03/2025131,999 mi+2,256 mi
Average of roughly -10,436 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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Known faults for BMW X3 (E83)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Transfer Case Actuator GearModerate
A fibre-reinforced plastic nylon gear inside the xDrive transfer case (ATC400) actuator motor strips its teeth. The 4WD system cannot engage, triggering the "trifecta" of 4x4, ABS, and Brake dash warning lights.
- Rear Coil Springs SnappingModerate
The stiff barrel-shaped rear coil springs frequently fracture at the bottom pigtail taper due to road grit trapped in the lower control arm cups and harsh UK speed humps.
- Panoramic Roof FailureSerious
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