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KB54 DFU

2004 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

136,397 mi
Last recorded136,397 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB54 DFU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2018 136,397 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded. (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded. (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Fail 22 Feb 2018 136,397 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded. (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded. (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 Feb 2018 136,069 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Jan 2017 132,686 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 123,616 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 112,718 miles

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

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

both front wipers worn

o/s/f tyre worn low to 2mm

o/s/r tyre worn low to 2mm

Pass 22 Jan 2014 107,780 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 100,717 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 94,532 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 94,532 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2010 88,690 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 21 Aug 2009 79,962 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 75,179 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 66,232 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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KB54 DFU is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 KB54 DFU, 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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KB54 DFU is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 30 December 2004.

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