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KE54 TVP

2004 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

133,934 mi
Last recorded133,934 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE54 TVP
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2025 133,934 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Jan 2025 133,934 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2024 131,429 miles

Both headlamps slightly deteriorated

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 129,614 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 128,113 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 120,278 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 108,617 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2018 101,458 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 101,379 miles

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

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

Front registration plate slight insecure

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 93,467 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 85,463 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2016 85,463 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 80,150 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 73,900 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 66,444 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2013 66,444 miles

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 57,283 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 49,454 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 49,452 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

rear tyres wearing low

4x4 light on

brake warning light on

engine management light on

front tyres heavily perished

front tyres wearing low

sills covers and undertrays fitted

unable to view rear coil springs fully

Pass 24 May 2010 39,609 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2009 32,443 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 22,637 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 11,953 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 TVP is a 2004 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 KE54 TVP, 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 TVP registered?

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

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