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KB54 JKO

2004 BMW X3

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

100,843 mi
Last recorded100,843 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB54 JKO
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 100,843 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2025 100,842 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 99,802 miles

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

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 Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2024 99,802 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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 Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 97,809 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2023 97,807 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 95,076 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 92,466 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 10 Dec 2021 92,465 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 90,387 miles

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

engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components

parking brake Efficiency only just met 16%. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

Fail 17 Dec 2020 90,387 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 3MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear 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))

engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components

parking brake Efficiency only just met 16%. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 5 Dec 2019 88,933 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2018 85,920 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Dec 2018 85,919 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2017 83,266 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2016 77,829 miles

Oil leak ()

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Dec 2015 74,280 miles

engine covers fitted

nail in nsr tyre

oil leak

transmission/power steering leak

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Dec 2014 69,752 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 66,767 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 61,892 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2011 57,481 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2011 57,481 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 28 Dec 2010 50,198 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2009 43,727 miles

1 n/s/r side light bulb inop

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 30 Dec 2009 43,727 miles

1 n/s/r side light bulb inop

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 30 Dec 2008 35,683 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2008 35,683 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 27,595 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 3 Dec 2007 27,595 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 JKO is a 2004 BMW X3 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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

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