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KB54 JHU

2004 BMW X3

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

122,469 mi
Last recorded122,469 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB54 JHU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2022 122,469 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2022 122,466 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 117,526 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2021 117,525 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2020 111,699 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 107,804 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 102,896 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 95,163 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 93,141 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 88,068 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 83,268 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 79,412 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Feb 2012 69,326 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 58,122 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 45,274 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 31,281 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 15,956 miles

3-4mm of tread left on the rear tyres

all road tyre treads are slightly perishing

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 JHU is a 2004 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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

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