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KE04 PLA

2004 BMW X3

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

159,278 mi
Last recorded159,278 miles
Recorded on23 May 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE04 PLA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 May 2023 159,278 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 146,090 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2022 146,090 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jul 2021 131,063 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 124,885 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2020 124,885 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2019 118,285 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 111,357 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 104,542 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 97,180 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 91,105 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 81,824 miles

under trays fitted

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

rear axle has oil; leaks

Fail 3 Sep 2014 81,824 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

rear axle has oil; leaks

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Aug 2013 69,135 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Aug 2013 69,111 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2012 57,690 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear diff leaking

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Aug 2011 45,363 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 39,883 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

handbrake travel only just within limit,needs adjustment

offside front tyre has a cut in sidewall but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Pass 28 Sep 2010 39,883 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

handbrake travel only just within limit,needs adjustment

offside front tyre has a cut in sidewall but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Pass 25 Sep 2009 33,668 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 24 Sep 2009 33,668 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 30 Sep 2008 25,117 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 24,906 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 24,714 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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KE04 PLA is a 2004 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KE04 PLA, 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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KE04 PLA is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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