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KC54 RZE

2004 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

73,204 mi
Last recorded73,204 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 73,204 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2024 73,007 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2024 73,007 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Fuel cap seal perishing

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2023 72,967 miles

fuel cap perished slightly advice

Fail 24 Jul 2023 72,965 miles

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

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

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

fuel cap perished slightly advice

Pass 26 Jul 2022 70,583 miles

Creaking noise from OSR wheel.

Fail 22 Jul 2022 70,582 miles

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

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

Creaking noise from OSR wheel.

Pass 28 Jul 2021 67,591 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2021 67,591 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 65,974 miles

rear exhaust connector loose

Fail 28 Jan 2021 65,972 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

rear exhaust connector loose

Pass 17 Jun 2019 61,637 miles

slight movement at road wheel o/s/r

Fail 17 Jun 2019 61,637 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

slight movement at road wheel o/s/r

Pass 4 Jul 2018 60,870 miles

small swelling on nearside front tyre sidewall

Fail 3 Jul 2018 60,870 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

small swelling on nearside front tyre sidewall

Pass 15 Jun 2017 59,805 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 59,804 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 57,150 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Rear Both tyres deteriorated

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 56,490 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 56,490 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 54,226 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 52,595 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake pads appear to be wearing low

Hand brake has only just meet the requirements further repair/adjustments required

Rear brake pads appear to be wearing low

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre side wall damage and scuffed

Fail 12 Jun 2013 52,582 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake pads appear to be wearing low

Rear brake pads appear to be wearing low

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre side wall damage and scuffed

Pass 25 Jun 2012 50,700 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 49,289 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 47,158 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 46,216 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 35,908 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 RZE is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 RZE, 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 RZE registered?

KC54 RZE is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 30 October 2004.

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