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KB54 MTV

2004 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

94,919 mi
Last recorded94,919 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 2 Nov 2020 94,919 miles

Emissions not tested due to overheating issue (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

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

slight oil leak

Pass 7 Nov 2019 94,119 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

rear brake pads 5mm approx. left

Pass 8 Nov 2018 90,880 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2018 90,880 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

slight bind in offside front brake

Pass 7 Nov 2017 85,458 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 79,519 miles

***N/S TYRES PERISHING AND CRACKING ***

Fail 26 Oct 2016 79,519 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

***N/S TYRES PERISHING AND CRACKING ***

***TYRES UNDER INFLATED***

Pass 26 Oct 2015 74,757 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 74,757 miles

Front Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 71,041 miles

*** BRAKE FLUID CHANGE DUE ***

*** SERVICE OVERDUE? ***

*** TYRE TREAD DEPTHS = N/S/F , N/S/R AND O/S/R = 6.0MM , O/S/F = 7.0MM *** LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6MM ***

Fail 3 Nov 2014 71,041 miles

*** BRAKE FLUID CHANGE DUE ***

*** SERVICE OVERDUE? ***

*** TYRE TREAD DEPTHS = N/S/F , N/S/R AND O/S/R = 6.0MM , O/S/F = 7.0MM *** LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6MM ***

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 66,103 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 62,268 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 59,459 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 55,314 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 53,307 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 46,982 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 40,109 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 15 Jul 2008 40,109 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 39,283 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/r and n/s/r brake pads getting low

Fail 21 Apr 2008 39,283 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f) DANGEROUS

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/r and n/s/r brake pads getting low

Pass 5 Jul 2007 31,825 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 MTV is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 MTV, 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 MTV is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 18 December 2004.

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