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KF54 PFX

2004 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,777 mi
Last recorded121,777 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF54 PFX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2024 121,777 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front & both side rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

inner sills, brake pipe, suspension components front to rear corroded

parking brake weak

Fail 1 Aug 2024 121,777 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front & both side rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

inner sills, brake pipe, suspension components front to rear corroded

parking brake weak

Pass 10 Jul 2023 120,347 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2022 116,047 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 29 Jun 2022 115,929 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2021 109,972 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 107,728 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 105,911 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 101,825 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 95,599 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 95,599 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2017 93,321 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 90,582 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 85,235 miles

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

two number plates stuck together on rear

Fail 2 Oct 2015 85,235 miles

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

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

two number plates stuck together on rear

Pass 13 Jun 2014 79,189 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2014 79,189 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2013 73,882 miles

slight leak from washer bottle

Pass 9 Jun 2012 72,306 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 70,166 miles

Brake fluid reservoir below half full

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

OSR light lens cracked but not revealing any white light

Fail 6 Jun 2011 70,132 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

OSR CHILD SEAT FITTED NOT ABLE TO CHECK SEAT BELT

Pass 16 Mar 2010 61,792 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 47,176 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 35,773 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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KF54 PFX is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,979cc 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 KF54 PFX, 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 KF54 PFX registered?

KF54 PFX is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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