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BK54 KVW

2004 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

122,306 mi
Last recorded122,306 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2016 122,306 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 117,010 miles

engine management light is on

Fail 24 Sep 2015 117,007 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

engine management light is on

Fail 17 Sep 2015 116,923 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

eml light on

Pass 20 Aug 2014 108,880 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Aug 2014 108,871 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

eml light on

Pass 26 Jul 2013 100,915 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 94,004 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 87,635 miles

advise all tyres worn to wear bars

Pass 3 Aug 2010 83,217 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 76,286 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

air bag warning light on permanent

Pass 12 Dec 2008 54,065 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 29,666 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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BK54 KVW is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BK54 KVW, 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 BK54 KVW registered?

BK54 KVW is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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