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KA04 LME

2004 BMW X3

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

152,752 mi
Last recorded152,752 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKA04 LME
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2024 152,752 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 152,282 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2022 152,276 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 151,448 miles
Pass 2 May 2020 150,453 miles

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

headlight beam patterns not sharp

nearside rear shock absorber dust cover loose

rear wiper blade split

Fail 1 May 2020 150,452 miles

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

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

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

headlight beam patterns not sharp

nearside rear shock absorber dust cover loose

rear wiper blade split

Pass 3 May 2019 148,374 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 145,986 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 141,384 miles

Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Jul 2017 141,288 miles

Rear Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

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

Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 139,492 miles

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)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 123,162 miles

235/55r17

Oil leak

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

both front tyres close to legal limit

eml light on

rear tyres getting low

tps light on

Pass 21 Mar 2014 97,992 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 96,807 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 90,695 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 87,311 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 82,143 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 73,783 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/f door mirror glass cracked

Pass 5 Sep 2008 67,616 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 67,615 miles

nearside side mirror cracked

Pass 30 Jun 2008 67,527 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

just acceptable reserve travel on parking brake at time of test

Pass 26 Jun 2007 48,552 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front 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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KA04 LME is a 2004 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 KA04 LME, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KA04 LME registered?

KA04 LME is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 29 June 2004.

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