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EF54 KGV

2004 BMW X3

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

122,640 mi
Last recorded122,640 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF54 KGV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2021 122,640 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front bonnet latch need additional devices to open

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing between edges perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 115,972 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2020 115,948 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag (7.1.6 (a))

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated additional device needed when opening (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer edge and fettering (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer edge and fettering (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

excessive engine oil leak

Pass 6 Feb 2019 109,466 miles

under tray fitted

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 103,460 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED OBSCURING SOME COMPONENTS

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 25 Jan 2018 103,460 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

ENGINE COVER FITTED OBSCURING SOME COMPONENTS

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Jan 2017 97,658 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Front nearside & offside (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Rear nearside & offside (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Dec 2015 78,752 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2014 71,826 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 64,820 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2013 64,820 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 59,429 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 54,617 miles

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

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

Offside 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 31 Dec 2010 51,230 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 43,965 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 35,924 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 30,075 miles

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)

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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EF54 KGV is a 2004 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 EF54 KGV, 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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EF54 KGV is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 3 December 2004.

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