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KE54 OTX

2004 BMW X3

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,084 mi
Last recorded97,084 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE54 OTX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2016 97,084 miles

Both front side windows tinted

Fail 8 Aug 2016 97,084 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance both bulbs (1.1.A.3d)

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

Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance Both - bulbs incorrect wattage 5w instead of 21w (1.2.1d)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced both (6.3.4a)

registration plate character(s) not correctly formed both (6.3.4b)

registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background both (6.3.3)

registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters both (6.3.4c)

Both front side windows tinted

Pass 30 Jul 2015 93,758 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s rear position light has incorrect bulb fitted

Fail 30 Jul 2015 93,758 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s rear position light has incorrect bulb fitted

Pass 1 Aug 2014 88,267 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

front and rear number plates loose

child seat not fitted in accordance with seat instructions

Fail 31 Jul 2014 88,234 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

front and rear number plates loose

child seat not fitted in accordance with seat instructions

Pass 1 Aug 2013 81,178 miles

handbrake effort only just passed 19%

long travel in handbrake

Fail 30 Jul 2013 81,178 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

long travel in handbrake

Pass 21 Jul 2012 753,284 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 67,451 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2011 67,451 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 10 Jul 2010 60,457 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 52,685 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 46,728 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 35,939 miles

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

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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KE54 OTX is a 2004 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KE54 OTX, 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 KE54 OTX registered?

KE54 OTX is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 1 September 2004.

Is KE54 OTX safe to buy?

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