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KA03 LAD

2004 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

156,194 mi
Last recorded156,194 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKA03 LAD
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2023 156,194 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 154,525 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 151,052 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2021 151,051 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front main beam bulb incorrectly fitted

Pass 3 Aug 2020 147,058 miles

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

window screen has various small stone chips

Fail 3 Aug 2020 147,058 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

window screen has various small stone chips

Pass 5 Aug 2019 144,155 miles

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

front wipers starting to smear

window screen has various small stone chips

Pass 13 Aug 2018 136,583 miles

oil leak

Pass 2 Aug 2017 124,537 miles

front brake disc rusty on edge

front brake pads thin

front tyre worn on edge

rear brake discs and pads getting thin

rear tyres getting close to limit

Pass 2 Aug 2016 112,812 miles

front brake disc poor condition on edge

front brake pads getting thin

Pass 27 Jul 2015 99,203 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

O/S Front tyre worn on inner edge

O/S Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 92,573 miles

Both front tyres perishing with age.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

front brake discs corroding and wearing thin.

o/s/r tyre perishing with age.

Pass 3 Oct 2013 83,378 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres perishing with age (235/50zr18 101y)

both rear tyres perishing with age and on 3mm of tread and wearing on inner edges.

n/s/r number plate lamp lens broken.

slight engine oil leak from rear of engine

Fail 2 Oct 2013 83,378 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres perishing with age (235/50zr18 101y)

both rear tyres perishing with age and on 3mm of tread and wearing on inner edges.

n/s/r number plate lamp lens broken.

slight engine oil leak from rear of engine

Pass 14 Sep 2012 72,996 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 67,092 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 58,730 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2010 58,730 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 48,403 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)

small cuts in n/s front tyre side wall

Pass 1 Sep 2008 36,557 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 28,859 miles

check parking brake system.noise from both sides when applied

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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KA03 LAD is a 2004 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 KA03 LAD, 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 KA03 LAD registered?

KA03 LAD is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 18 September 2004.

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