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KD54 LHL

2004 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

134,976 mi
Last recorded134,976 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD54 LHL
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 134,976 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2024 133,212 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 131,225 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 129,367 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre damaged on outer sidewall

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

oil leaks

Fail 12 Oct 2022 129,365 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front tyre damaged on outer sidewall

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

oil leaks

Pass 1 Oct 2021 126,857 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 119,075 miles

oil leaks

Fail 8 Oct 2020 119,070 miles

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

oil leaks

Pass 30 Sep 2019 113,410 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn low on edges

oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2018 101,675 miles

Rear Rear tyres wornon edges

Fail 21 Sep 2018 101,631 miles

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

rear springs worn on inner edges

Pass 22 Sep 2017 88,133 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 72,685 miles

centre seat belt tight

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Oct 2015 61,215 miles

child seat fitted at time of test not allowing full inspection of seatbelts

Pass 10 Oct 2014 54,087 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 50,110 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 45,018 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 45,018 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 38,468 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre has cuts to sidewall

Fail 19 Sep 2011 38,419 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre has cuts to sidewall

Pass 12 Oct 2010 35,334 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 28,053 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 23,471 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 18,355 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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KD54 LHL is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 KD54 LHL, 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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KD54 LHL is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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