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KE54 SBX

2004 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

135,546 mi
Last recorded135,546 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE54 SBX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 135,546 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 131,850 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 127,900 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 123,480 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 119,688 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 115,360 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2020 115,355 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn foremost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 107,753 miles

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2017 98,074 miles

Nearside Front tyre - outer edge some wear

Nearside Rear tyre - inner edge some wear

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front tyre - inner edge some wear

Offside Rear Nail in tyre and inner edge some wear ()

Pass 8 Dec 2016 90,293 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2016 90,293 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 81,337 miles

no printout was produced due to low emissions

under-trays ad engine coves fitted

Pass 1 Dec 2014 72,958 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 64,541 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 57,171 miles

nearside front tyre......outer edge wearing

offside front tyre......wearing on edges

Pass 2 Dec 2011 49,077 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 40,373 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 34,194 miles

both front tyres perishing on sidewalls .

front tyres wearing on edges .

Pass 20 Nov 2008 27,943 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 21,796 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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KE54 SBX is a 2004 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 KE54 SBX, 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 SBX registered?

KE54 SBX is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 8 December 2004.

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