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KB54 FVC

2004 BMW X3

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,668 mi
Last recorded116,668 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB54 FVC
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2019 116,668 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay`

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 25% ,Offside lower and slower to respond (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cracking with age (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay and underneath the Vehicle

Fail 18 Jan 2019 116,668 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay`

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 25% ,Offside lower and slower to respond (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cracking with age (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Undertrays covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay and underneath the Vehicle

Pass 15 Jan 2018 112,324 miles

Nearside Rear tyre outer wall crackiing. Cords not showing

Fail 13 Jan 2018 112,324 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Brake stationary pin locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear tyre outer wall crackiing. Cords not showing

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jan 2017 106,363 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside steering arm has slight play

Pass 18 Jan 2016 103,007 miles

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front or rear discs corroded

Fail 12 Jan 2015 100,538 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 100,538 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 87,282 miles

rear shocker dust covers foam mount deteriated

surface corrosion all brake discs

Fail 2 Jan 2014 87,282 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear shocker dust covers foam mount deteriated

surface corrosion all brake discs

Pass 22 Nov 2012 83,269 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 77,826 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 72,559 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 65,331 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 65,331 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 62,820 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2009 62,820 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 57,241 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
Full BMW X3 reliability report

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KB54 FVC is a 2004 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KB54 FVC, 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 FVC is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 13 December 2004.

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