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KH54 NFJ

2004 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

114,613 mi
Last recorded114,613 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKH54 NFJ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2024 114,613 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 113,517 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2023 113,514 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Nov 2022 112,329 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2022 112,310 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 111,653 miles

1 bolt missing from front propshaft flange

Pass 29 Sep 2020 109,472 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 105,960 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear all seatbelts not checked seats folded down

bonet was difficult to open

Pass 1 Oct 2018 104,549 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 104,549 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 96,260 miles

nail in offside front tyre

Fail 9 Jun 2017 96,260 miles

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

nail in offside front tyre

Pass 21 Jan 2016 92,601 miles

park brake low

Pass 24 Nov 2014 88,043 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jan 2014 82,282 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front tyre side wall damage

Pass 4 Dec 2012 76,405 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Jun 2011 67,491 miles

n/s/r tyre perished and outer edge worn

Fail 18 Jun 2011 67,480 miles

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

n/s/r tyre perished and outer edge worn

Pass 29 Jun 2010 61,650 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 61,612 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 50,045 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 50,025 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 38,610 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)

front pads low

rear pads low

Pass 26 Jun 2007 26,196 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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KH54 NFJ 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 70.8%.

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 KH54 NFJ, 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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KH54 NFJ is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 26 November 2004.

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