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HV54 BKA

2004 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

147,732 mi
Last recorded147,732 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV54 BKA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2018 147,732 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)

Oil leak ()

Fail 4 Jan 2018 147,732 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Jan 2017 141,922 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Dec 2015 134,544 miles

n/s/r tyre worn to limit

offside rear tyre tread close to wear bars

Fail 23 Dec 2015 134,544 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

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

offside rear tyre tread close to wear bars

Pass 5 Jan 2015 128,965 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Oct 2013 121,055 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 121,054 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 114,492 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 105,889 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 92,394 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 76,660 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 59,622 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 43,944 miles

both front tyresdamaged side walls

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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HV54 BKA is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 HV54 BKA, 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 HV54 BKA registered?

HV54 BKA is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 3 September 2004.

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