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KC54 OSE

2004 BMW X3

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

145,373 mi
Last recorded145,373 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC54 OSE
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 145,373 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Jun 2025 145,373 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2024 140,081 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Jun 2024 140,081 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2023 135,689 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 131,606 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2022 131,606 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 126,864 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 120,076 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 engine/gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2020 120,020 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 engine/gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 107,359 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2018 94,508 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2018 94,508 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 84,216 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 81,827 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 80,271 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wipers smearing slightly

Pass 4 Sep 2013 77,105 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

light cracking to rear tyres side walls

slight damage to o/s f tyre side wall

slight damage to o/s r tyre inner side wall

Fail 4 Sep 2013 70,105 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

light cracking to rear tyres side walls

slight damage to o/s f tyre side wall

slight damage to o/s r tyre inner side wall

Pass 6 Sep 2012 74,386 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jul 2011 71,744 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 65,182 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 54,159 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 54,159 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 43,290 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 34,254 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 OSE is a 2004 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 OSE, 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 OSE registered?

KC54 OSE is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 22 October 2004.

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