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KF54 SFO

2004 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

162,634 mi
Last recorded162,634 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF54 SFO
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2023 162,634 miles

parking brake only just met requirements, recommend inspection

Fail 16 Mar 2023 162,594 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

TPMS on

Under body Corroding

Pass 24 Jan 2022 156,982 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2022 156,982 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 149,728 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2021 149,723 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 140,399 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2019 140,378 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Aug 2018 136,545 miles

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

parking brake needs attention only just passed

Pass 22 Aug 2017 128,983 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 128,745 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 120,599 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 114,048 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 105,407 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Nov 2013 101,742 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 May 2012 90,068 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 79,297 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 69,440 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 59,343 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

near side front door check strap loose

Pass 29 Feb 2008 47,818 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 47,812 miles

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

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 SFO is a 2004 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SFO, 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 SFO registered?

KF54 SFO is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 18 September 2004.

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