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KG54 TYY

2004 BMW X3

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

129,671 mi
Last recorded129,671 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG54 TYY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 129,671 miles

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))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 126,008 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2024 126,008 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Nov 2023 122,210 miles

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

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

fuel cap o ring slight cracking

Fail 7 Nov 2023 122,209 miles

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

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

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

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

fuel cap o ring slight cracking

Pass 18 May 2022 114,089 miles

Fuel cap seal perished

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

Pass 2 Jun 2021 110,457 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2021 110,457 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 109,027 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 101,638 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 93,149 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 93,134 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre Wearing Inner Edge

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

Pass 2 May 2017 84,565 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 77,329 miles

Nearside Front tyre split on tread pattern but no structure exposed at time of test

Pass 17 Apr 2015 69,664 miles

o/s rear tyre worn inner edge and near 2.00m wear bars

Pass 16 Apr 2014 63,106 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 55,455 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 47,397 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 37,784 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 30,793 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 28,238 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 25,668 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 25,668 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2007 20,146 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 20,146 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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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KG54 TYY is a 2004 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 KG54 TYY, 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 KG54 TYY registered?

KG54 TYY is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 3 September 2004.

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The MOT history for KG54 TYY shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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