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BV54 KZE

2004 BMW X3

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,471 mi
Last recorded144,471 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV54 KZE
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 17 Jun 2022 144,471 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel handbrake (1.1.2 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Covers fitted

Fuel cap seal perished

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect strong advise (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect strong advise (5.3.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive All over underneath on the front (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight corrosion in nearside front wheels arch

Pass 19 Jan 2021 141,885 miles

oil leak

Pass 4 Feb 2020 138,990 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2020 138,990 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 134,459 miles

Fuel cap sill perrished

Fail 8 Jan 2019 134,458 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fuel cap sill perrished

Pass 10 Jan 2018 129,271 miles

Engine, under vehicle and outer body sill covers fitted restricting full inspection

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Jan 2017 124,115 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 119,131 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 119,130 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 111,686 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Feb 2015 111,677 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Mar 2014 104,017 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 103,638 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 97,889 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 85,648 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 70,756 miles

front brake pads worn,advise re-check within 3 months or 3000 miles.

metal in offside front tyre.

Fail 28 Sep 2009 60,905 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 60,905 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 48,988 miles

all four tyres starting to crack

Pass 27 Sep 2007 37,220 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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BV54 KZE is a 2004 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BV54 KZE, 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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BV54 KZE is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 23 September 2004.

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