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AX54 KHM

2004 BMW X3

Green Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

169,451 mi
Last recorded169,451 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX54 KHM
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2023 169,451 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms rear facing bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes slight deterioration (5.3.4 (a) (i))

T.P.M,S light on

Pass 27 Jan 2022 165,377 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view behind rear view mirror cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

both front arms rear bushes slight deterioration

Fail 24 Jan 2022 165,373 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235 x 50 x 18 cords showing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner shoulder bald borderline pass (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view behind rear view mirror cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

both front arms rear bushes slight deterioration

Pass 21 Oct 2020 158,081 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2020 158,081 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2018 146,233 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 17 Nov 2018 146,233 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 6 Oct 2017 138,971 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 138,969 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.3a)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 137,210 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 6 Sep 2016 137,189 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 129,813 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 129,812 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 126,867 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 126,867 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 114,301 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 114,300 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear discs worn

Pass 28 Jan 2013 100,952 miles

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

front discs worn

Pass 31 Jan 2012 89,653 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 77,312 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 64,603 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2010 64,603 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 55,117 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

tyres cracking in tread

Pass 25 Jan 2008 40,939 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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AX54 KHM is a 2004 BMW X3 in Green with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AX54 KHM, 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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AX54 KHM is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 22 December 2004.

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