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KC54 EPV

2004 BMW X3

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

142,644 mi
Last recorded142,644 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC54 EPV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 142,644 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2025 134,337 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2025 134,337 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2024 127,321 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 118,441 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 112,720 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2021 108,778 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2021 108,778 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2020 105,156 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2020 105,156 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 100,761 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 95,537 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 89,121 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 82,510 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 77,690 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 70,254 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 63,616 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 23 Jul 2013 63,612 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 57,359 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 49,597 miles

all brake discs worn

o/s/r tyre n/s/f tyre worn on edges

Fail 18 Jul 2011 49,551 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

all brake discs worn

o/s/r tyre n/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 21 Jul 2010 43,745 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 36,657 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 32,437 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 32,437 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 28,681 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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KC54 EPV is a 2004 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 KC54 EPV, 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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What year was KC54 EPV registered?

KC54 EPV is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 28 September 2004.

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