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K8 KUC

2004 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

118,800 mi
Last recorded118,800 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK8 KUC
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2020 118,800 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2020 118,800 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 99,637 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Apr 2019 99,613 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 94,106 miles

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

Nearside Rear exhaust clamp broken but still secure

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak on engine ()

Fail 1 Feb 2018 94,040 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear exhaust clamp broken but still secure

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak on engine ()

Pass 4 Feb 2017 89,481 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Jan 2016 78,713 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2015 73,799 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear differential leak

Fail 24 Jan 2015 73,799 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear differential leak

Pass 25 Jan 2014 67,465 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Feb 2013 63,278 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 61,515 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 59,546 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 55,531 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 51,013 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 46,445 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 38,236 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 29,443 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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K8 KUC is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 K8 KUC, 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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K8 KUC is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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