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A7 KGY

2004 BMW X3

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

106,507 mi
Last recorded106,507 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 KGY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 106,507 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Jul 2025 106,507 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 105,439 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 104,780 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 103,870 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 103,000 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 100,986 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 93,656 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 81,862 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 74,911 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2014 73,977 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2013 72,931 miles

N/S/R tyre worn outer edge

Nail in nearside rear tyre

O/S/R tyre worn inner edge

Pass 14 Oct 2012 68,053 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2012 68,053 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 61,540 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2011 61,540 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Jan 2010 47,469 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 36,728 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2008 36,728 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2007 27,346 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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A7 KGY is a 2004 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 A7 KGY, 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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A7 KGY is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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