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KA04 TBY

2004 BMW X3

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

133,383 mi
Last recorded133,383 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2022 133,383 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Parking Brake has movement indicating incorrect adjustment

Fail 1 Nov 2022 133,335 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Parking Brake has movement indicating incorrect adjustment

Pass 14 Oct 2021 117,623 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective misting (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective misting (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2021 117,623 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction reset (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective misting (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective misting (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 103,387 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 97,622 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 21 May 2019 97,622 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine has a misfire

Pass 14 May 2018 96,419 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 May 2018 96,419 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 13 May 2017 94,370 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 92,301 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Fail 4 May 2016 92,301 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 15 May 2015 89,425 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 85,093 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Nearside front tyre has advanced wear(outer edge)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 78,065 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 68,511 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 68,510 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 60,566 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 53,981 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 42,723 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 37,219 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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KA04 TBY is a 2004 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 TBY, 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 TBY registered?

KA04 TBY is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 31 July 2004.

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