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KC04 CKF

2004 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

151,526 mi
Last recorded151,526 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC04 CKF
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2022 151,526 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 147,162 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2021 147,130 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 142,679 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2019 138,431 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2019 138,431 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 132,560 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/55/r17 wearing middle tread. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 13 Nov 2018 132,560 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/55/r17 wearing middle tread. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2017 124,717 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 11 Nov 2017 124,717 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Nov 2016 118,823 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2015 111,799 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2015 111,793 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 101,153 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 95,290 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 82,829 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 71,804 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 61,132 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 48,856 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 39,775 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 39,775 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 39,676 miles

Unable to test N/S/R seat belt due to child seat fitted.

Pass 18 May 2007 29,054 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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KC04 CKF is a 2004 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 KC04 CKF, 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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KC04 CKF is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 21 May 2004.

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