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KB54 HVM

2004 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

106,770 mi
Last recorded106,770 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB54 HVM
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 106,770 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 100,630 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2023 94,347 miles

Nearside front tyre outer edge wearing

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 88,889 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 84,649 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2021 84,649 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 83,044 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 80,543 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 77,265 miles

Front anti-roll bar slightly missaligned

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

rear tyres on wear indicators

Pass 11 Jul 2017 74,699 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 71,563 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 71,563 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 67,759 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 62,157 miles

offside rear and nearside front tyres low on tread

Pass 30 Jul 2013 58,151 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 54,309 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 54,309 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 49,567 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 42,300 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 30,123 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)

front and rear brake pads wearing low,recommend inspection

slight oil leak from rear transmission differential

Pass 25 Sep 2008 18,747 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 11,657 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 HVM is a 2004 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 HVM, 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 HVM is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 16 December 2004.

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