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KH54 NGU

2004 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

134,454 mi
Last recorded134,454 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKH54 NGU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 134,454 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2025 129,994 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2024 125,566 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2023 120,952 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2022 114,996 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

fuel cup slightly deteriorated

Pass 22 Sep 2020 113,999 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Sep 2020 113,998 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 112,509 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

FUEL CAP RUBBER O RING SEVERELY DETERIORATED

Fail 25 Sep 2019 112,431 miles

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

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

FUEL CAP RUBBER O RING SEVERELY DETERIORATED

Pass 24 Sep 2018 108,927 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2017 104,984 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 101,269 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 98,478 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 94,885 miles

Both rear tyre treads wearing low

Nail offside rear tyre

Pass 30 Sep 2013 92,398 miles

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

offside front tyre starting to perrish

offside rear tyre valve perrishing

Pass 12 Sep 2012 87,813 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 78,929 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 68,475 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 55,893 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2009 55,893 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 44,157 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 33,714 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 NGU is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 KH54 NGU, 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 KH54 NGU registered?

KH54 NGU is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 25 November 2004.

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