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KA04 TUJ

2004 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

168,347 mi
Last recorded168,347 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKA04 TUJ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2024 168,347 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Dec 2023 167,706 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 150,710 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 143,953 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak needs attention..

Parking brake only just met limit / may need adjustment or repair

Tyre obviously under inflated Both rear tyres / tpms warning lamp on (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 17 Nov 2021 143,953 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak needs attention..

Parking brake only just met limit / may need adjustment or repair

Tyre obviously under inflated Both rear tyres / tpms warning lamp on (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 140,668 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2019 134,436 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 129,429 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/50/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/50/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2018 129,429 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/50/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/50/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 125,260 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Aug 2016 120,634 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 120,634 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2015 115,513 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Sep 2014 111,389 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2014 111,389 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Fail 20 Aug 2013 104,169 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 104,169 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 91,016 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 82,675 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 5 Sep 2011 82,255 miles

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 23 Aug 2010 72,756 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 62,951 miles

Slight leak fron off side rear shock absorber. Front brake pads are wearing low.

Pass 16 Sep 2008 53,298 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 42,001 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 TUJ is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 TUJ, 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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KA04 TUJ is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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