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K5 LMJ

2004 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

121,483 mi
Last recorded121,483 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK5 LMJ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 121,483 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))

Nearside 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 8 Oct 2024 119,996 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre Puncture repair leaking ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On Legal Limit (235/50R18 97 V ) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Slight under vehicle corrosion

Pass 15 Aug 2023 116,508 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 112,687 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 108,836 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 105,818 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 101,573 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 27 Aug 2019 101,573 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush - Marked with yellow chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 90,831 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 90,831 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken BOTTOM (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2017 80,200 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2016 71,193 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 64,548 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 64,520 miles

N/S rear tyre has a nail in it

Pass 5 Jun 2014 58,994 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 53,417 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 47,751 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 42,013 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 35,901 miles

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

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)

Pass 20 May 2009 28,654 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 22,047 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 16,047 miles

ADVISE FRONT TYRES STARTING TO CRACK IN CENTER TREAD

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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K5 LMJ is a 2004 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 K5 LMJ, 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 K5 LMJ registered?

K5 LMJ is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 7 June 2004.

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