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K44 ROY

2004 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

135,200 mi
Last recorded135,200 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK44 ROY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 135,200 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2025 131,359 miles

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 26 Jun 2024 126,466 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2023 121,348 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2022 116,901 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2021 112,056 miles

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))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020 106,944 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 103,103 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))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 100,253 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 23 Dec 2016 86,358 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 22 Dec 2016 86,358 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

engine oil leak

Pass 18 Dec 2015 75,299 miles

fan belt cracking

oil leak transfer box

Pass 18 Dec 2014 67,916 miles

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

accident damage on n/s/r bumper

o/s and n/s front tyre treads splitting

o/s wiper blade starting to split

Pass 19 Dec 2013 61,379 miles

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

o/s/f tyre tread starting to split in tread

Fail 19 Dec 2013 61,379 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

o/s/f tyre tread starting to split in tread

Pass 18 Dec 2012 55,219 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 55,219 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 48,258 miles

bonnet safety catch siezed

Fail 20 Dec 2011 48,258 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

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

bonnet safety catch siezed

n/s rear tyre worn to limit

o/s front tyre worn to limit and split in tread groves

Pass 23 Oct 2010 38,602 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 35,741 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 35,741 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 29,357 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 22,785 miles

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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K44 ROY is a 2004 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 K44 ROY, 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 K44 ROY registered?

K44 ROY is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 15 November 2004.

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