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KC54 MPE

2004 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

86,405 mi
Last recorded86,405 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC54 MPE
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2023 86,405 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 83,019 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2022 83,006 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault Warning light staying on. (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Leaking from area of front pipes. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens cloudy. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens cloudy. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 73,844 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2021 73,844 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 68,696 miles

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

cover sills and under trays fitted

inner edge of both rear tyres bald and very near to limit, step tyres

Fail 25 Feb 2020 68,695 miles

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

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

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

cover sills and under trays fitted

inner edge of both rear tyres bald and very near to limit, step tyres

Pass 5 Oct 2018 62,188 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 58,414 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 55,183 miles

Both steering rack inner ends have slight play

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

Nearside Front backing plate partially insecure

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated ferrule corroded (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear suspension control arm corroded but not weakend

Rear Abs rings worn

Rear Both rear backing plates corroded but still secure at present

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)

TPMS light on. no visual fault found

Fail 5 Oct 2016 55,181 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated ferrule corroded (3.6.B.4d)

Both steering rack inner ends have slight play

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

Nearside Front backing plate partially insecure

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated ferrule corroded (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear suspension control arm corroded but not weakend

Rear Abs rings worn

Rear Both rear backing plates corroded but still secure at present

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)

TPMS light on. no visual fault found

Pass 6 Oct 2015 50,882 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 45,683 miles

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Front tyres perishing within tread

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 8 Oct 2014 45,682 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Front tyres perishing within tread

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside rear tyre starting to split on outer edge of tread

Pass 8 Oct 2013 40,024 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Oct 2013 40,024 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Oct 2012 35,422 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 29,254 miles

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

o/s/r seat belt not tested due to child seat fitted

slight binde to o\s\f brake

Pass 28 Sep 2010 25,549 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 22,843 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 18,028 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 14,766 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 MPE is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 KC54 MPE, 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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KC54 MPE is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 14 October 2004.

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