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FL54 KBZ

2004 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

113,066 mi
Last recorded113,066 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL54 KBZ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 113,066 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

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))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 102,285 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2023 91,444 miles

4x4 dsc inoperative

all 4 front suspension arms corroded and deteriorated

engine oil very low

Fail 20 Jun 2023 91,441 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

4x4 dsc inoperative

all 4 front suspension arms corroded and deteriorated

engine oil very low

Pass 14 Jun 2022 85,318 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under tray fitted

Fail 14 Jun 2022 85,318 miles

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under tray fitted

Pass 22 Jun 2021 83,976 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 80,924 miles

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 on vehicle (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

advise all steering and suspension components showing signs of wear and surface corrosion

Pass 26 Jul 2019 79,716 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 78,040 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2018 78,035 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 76,183 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Jul 2016 73,793 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 73,793 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 69,995 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2015 69,990 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 68,069 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 64,718 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 59,165 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 53,992 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 47,878 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2009 43,242 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 43,242 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 22,983 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 18,370 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 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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FL54 KBZ is a 2004 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 FL54 KBZ, 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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FL54 KBZ is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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