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AY54 KZU

2004 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2021
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

88,659 mi
Last recorded88,659 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY54 KZU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2020 88,659 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 82,821 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 77,178 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 69,592 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2X ()

Pass 4 Apr 2016 65,001 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 65,001 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Feb 2015

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front brake binding slightly

Pass 21 Nov 2013 54,186 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Nov 2012 47,592 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 43,340 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 39,249 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 33,098 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2008 26,291 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2007 20,332 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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AY54 KZU is a 2004 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 AY54 KZU, 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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What year was AY54 KZU registered?

AY54 KZU is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 7 December 2004.

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The MOT history for AY54 KZU shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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