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BW04 KHC

2004 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

171,495 mi
Last recorded171,495 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW04 KHC
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2021 171,495 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 166,875 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2019 158,798 miles

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

Offside Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Run flat warning light on dash

Fail 30 Nov 2019 158,798 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Run flat warning light on dash

Pass 17 Nov 2018 145,025 miles

Both front tyres perished

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 133,889 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2017 133,889 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2016 120,872 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2016 120,411 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 107,363 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 107,363 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 90,049 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

rear pads 3mm

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 10 Jan 2014 900,049 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 71,175 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 66,217 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2011 66,216 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 56,690 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 56,690 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 50,775 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 50,775 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2008 40,857 miles

plastic covers fitted to sills & undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Apr 2007 35,653 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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BW04 KHC 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 63.6%.

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 BW04 KHC, 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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BW04 KHC is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 9 July 2004.

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