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BK54 KWH

2004 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

84,511 mi
Last recorded84,511 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2023 84,511 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 83,593 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

both front and rear suspension rusty

Fail 2 Sep 2021 83,524 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front suspension parts have surface corrsion

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside rear brake disc cover corroded

Rear sub frame and suspension parts have surface corrsion

Pass 6 Jan 2020 80,838 miles

Central mid and rear exhaust heat shields inscure

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 72,034 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 66,361 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 66,359 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 61,495 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 61,495 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 59,596 miles

tps light on

bind at offside front brake

fuel cap seal perished

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 20 Nov 2014 57,176 miles

nearside front tyre worn bald on outer edge

Fail 19 Nov 2014 57,176 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

nearside front tyre worn bald on outer edge

tyre pressure monitoring light is on, offside front pressure appears low

Pass 26 Nov 2013 54,668 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 21 Nov 2013 54,668 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 5 Nov 2012 50,512 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 50,512 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 45,962 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 45,962 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 36,993 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 34,064 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 27,726 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 27,726 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 19,968 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 19,966 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 18,364 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

both rear tyres at 3mm

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 KWH is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 BK54 KWH, 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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BK54 KWH is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 23 September 2004.

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