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E20 KMD

2004 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

95,071 mi
Last recorded95,071 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE20 KMD
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 4 Apr 2022 95,071 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 5 Apr 2021 89,707 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2019 84,033 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 77,876 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2018 77,876 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar modified so the suspension is likely to fail other components (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Dec 2017 73,980 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2017 73,970 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Brake pad warning light on

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Dec 2015 70,253 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 64,367 miles

clutch noisey

Fail 6 Dec 2014 64,367 miles

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

clutch noisey

n.s.f tyre starting to perish

o.s.f tyre starting to perish

Pass 6 Dec 2013 58,183 miles

both front tyres cracking,

Pass 3 Dec 2012 52,496 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Dec 2012 52,496 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jun 2012 50,864 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 45,632 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 45,631 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2010 41,384 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2010 41,384 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2009 36,835 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 33,279 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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E20 KMD is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 E20 KMD, 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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E20 KMD is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 18 December 2004.

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