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KD54 LHY

2004 BMW X3

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

120,909 mi
Last recorded120,909 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD54 LHY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 120,909 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2025 120,903 miles

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

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2024 120,317 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 118,879 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive In the engine and transmission area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing The dust cover has dropped down onto its lowest position. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing The dust cover has dropped down onto its lowest position. (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (front and rear) have started to crack between the treads. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 114,302 miles

4x4 vehicle tapley brake test

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin possible 85% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust is rusty

front discs are worn

most tyres are perished

o/s headlamp has deteorated

o/s mirror glass is poor and covered in tape

oil cooler pipe (by dip stick tube for auto box) is possible weeping oil (to cooler)

oil leaks

Fail 27 Jul 2022 114,302 miles

4x4 vehicle tapley brake test

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin possible 85% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

exhaust is rusty

front discs are worn

most tyres are perished

o/s headlamp has deteorated

o/s mirror glass is poor and covered in tape

oil cooler pipe (by dip stick tube for auto box) is possible weeping oil (to cooler)

oil leaks

Pass 22 Jul 2021 111,015 miles

4x4 vehicle tapley brake test

all tyres are perished

exhaust is rusty

headlamps have deteorated

o/s mirror is damaged

Pass 27 Jul 2020 107,548 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 104,273 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 104,273 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Jul 2018 102,278 miles

4x4 vehicle tapley brake test

all tyre are badly perished and cracked

exhaust is rusty

f/n/s tyre valve is perished

noise noted from r/o/s hub assy

oil leak

underside is rusty in places

Pass 2 Aug 2017 99,361 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2016 95,947 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 90,546 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 83,511 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 83,510 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 73,818 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill trims fitted, partial examination only

Pass 29 May 2013 71,913 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 59,091 miles

child seat fitted near side rear seat not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Apr 2011 49,548 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

windscreen scratched

Pass 20 Apr 2010 41,237 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 32,696 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 26,248 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 24,254 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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KD54 LHY is a 2004 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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

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