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HJ54 KVL

2004 BMW X3

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

105,785 mi
Last recorded105,785 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ54 KVL
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 105,785 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2025 104,404 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 103,275 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2023 101,702 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 97,083 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 92,668 miles

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Feb 2020 89,315 miles

Brake fluid ageing

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

Limited remaining handbrake reserve travel

Rear both sides x2 tyres close to wear indicators & wearing on edges + sml cuts (no cords)

Pass 26 Mar 2019 85,670 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 78,970 miles

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

both rear bump stops split

fuel cap seal perished

Fail 20 Mar 2018 78,970 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both rear bump stops split

fuel cap seal perished

wipers not tested

Pass 16 Mar 2017 74,089 miles

Vehicle dirty - on limit

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

Wipers smear

service due

Fail 14 Mar 2017 74,089 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (3.5.1g)

Vehicle dirty - on limit

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

Wipers smear

service due

Pass 22 Mar 2016 67,723 miles

corners of front bumper insecure

exhaust tip loose

front propshaft rear uj slight play

fuel cap sill perished

transfer box oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2015 62,208 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 56,682 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 52,306 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 46,988 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 41,393 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 41,393 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 35,020 miles

front brake pads getting low

Pass 23 Mar 2009 31,110 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 31,009 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2007 25,856 miles

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

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

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

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

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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HJ54 KVL is a 2004 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 HJ54 KVL, 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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HJ54 KVL is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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