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GK53 MXH

2004 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

160,716 mi
Last recorded160,716 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK53 MXH
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 160,716 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 159,428 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2022 153,674 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 148,512 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency only just met requirements

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

Tyre pressure warning lamp illuminated

Fail 6 Jan 2022 148,505 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency only just met requirements

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

Tyre pressure warning lamp illuminated

Pass 6 Jan 2021 143,116 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wall cracking

Fail 6 Jan 2021 143,116 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre wall cracking

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 138,239 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 134,058 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake slightly siezed

low park brake 17%

Pass 11 Dec 2017 130,276 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 127,152 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 121,998 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2015 121,998 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 115,901 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Dec 2014 115,900 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jan 2014 109,063 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Jan 2014 109,063 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Jan 2013 97,210 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 97,210 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 90,859 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 85,279 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 77,446 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2009 77,446 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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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GK53 MXH is a 2004 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 GK53 MXH, 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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What year was GK53 MXH registered?

GK53 MXH is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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