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BK54 ETU

2004 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

103,798 mi
Last recorded103,798 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK54 ETU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2022 103,798 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 97,599 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 96,345 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2020 96,345 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 95,419 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 93,533 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 91,726 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 89,184 miles

both rear tyres have two small cuts on tread but no cord exposed

Pass 22 Jul 2015 84,350 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jul 2014 80,005 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jul 2013 74,575 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jul 2012 68,843 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 62,406 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

washer fluid very low washers weak

Pass 27 Jul 2010 49,770 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 49,770 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 46,819 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 46,819 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 37,797 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 37,797 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2007 27,799 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 26,582 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 26,582 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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BK54 ETU is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 BK54 ETU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BK54 ETU registered?

BK54 ETU is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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The MOT history for BK54 ETU shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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