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KB04 FAM

2004 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

106,143 mi
Last recorded106,143 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB04 FAM
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2024 106,143 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2022 94,147 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 90,631 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 87,368 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 82,682 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2019 82,645 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 77,824 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 74,466 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 71,563 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 71,508 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

all tyres age cracked (perished)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 68,710 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Apr 2014 64,535 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Apr 2013 60,221 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2012 57,313 miles

slight damage to nearside front tyre wall, no cords showing.

Pass 4 Apr 2011 55,112 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2010 52,781 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 49,448 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)

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 17 Apr 2008 46,460 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)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 43,694 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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KB04 FAM is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 KB04 FAM, 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 KB04 FAM registered?

KB04 FAM is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 2 June 2004.

Is KB04 FAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for KB04 FAM shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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