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KA04 XAD

2004 BMW X3

Green Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

64,149 mi
Last recorded64,149 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKA04 XAD
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 64,149 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 1 Jul 2025 64,149 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Jul 2024 62,435 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 61,250 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 58,064 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2022 58,064 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2021 55,212 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 53,619 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 52,154 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 50,475 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 38,501 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 32,945 miles

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

engine covers fitted

front registration plate cracked

fuel cap seal perished slightly

slight side wall damage nearside front tyre

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Jun 2015 30,733 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 30,726 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

offside front tyre is cracking

offside rear tyre is cracking

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 28,292 miles

all 4 tyres are cracking quite badly

several bulbs in high level brake light not working

Pass 21 Jun 2013 26,256 miles

nearside rear tyre has deep cuts

Pass 20 Jun 2012 23,604 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 21,451 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 21,433 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 19,241 miles

n/s/r tyre has deep cuts in it

Pass 15 Jun 2009 16,578 miles

n/s/r tyre has deep cuts in the tread

Pass 25 Jun 2008 13,363 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 13,343 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake discs are corroded

o/s/r brake discs is corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2007 10,042 miles

both rear tyres are cracking

n/s/f tyre has deep cuts in the tread

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 XAD is a 2004 BMW X3 in Green with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 XAD, 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 KA04 XAD registered?

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

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