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KH54 VNW

2004 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

103,951 mi
Last recorded103,951 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKH54 VNW
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 103,951 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2024 102,563 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Oct 2024 102,563 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 101,706 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 100,663 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust clamps corroded poor condition

Fail 24 Oct 2022 100,663 miles

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

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

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

Rear exhaust clamps corroded poor condition

Pass 27 Oct 2021 99,723 miles

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

rear exhaust clamps corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2020 99,289 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 98,023 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 95,017 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 95,017 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 91,821 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 89,093 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 84,191 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 82,031 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 75,708 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 69,657 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 69,374 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2011 63,474 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 54,138 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 43,916 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 43,916 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2007 31,362 miles

all tyres wearing on edges(o/s/f near limit)

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 VNW is a 2004 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 VNW, 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 VNW registered?

KH54 VNW is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 11 December 2004.

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