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KJ54 CJS

2004 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,423 mi
Last recorded98,423 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ54 CJS
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 98,423 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 95,758 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front shock absorber protection kit.

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

Offside Rear shock absorber protection kit.

Pass 20 Nov 2023 94,034 miles

Nearside Rear constant velocity joint leaking grease

Nearside Rear shock absorber protector ineffective

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2023 94,034 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear constant velocity joint leaking grease

Nearside Rear shock absorber protector ineffective

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 92,619 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 91,551 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2021 91,551 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 90,781 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 90,773 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 87,072 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 82,144 miles

Rear tyres cracking on outer sidewalls

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 4 Oct 2017 76,766 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' top of screen (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres outer walls splits/cracks

parking brakes only just passed 17%

Fail 4 Oct 2017 76,765 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' top of screen (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres outer walls splits/cracks

parking brakes only just passed 17%

under trays fitted obscuring some componets

Pass 5 Oct 2016 70,715 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 65,189 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 60,733 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Oct 2014 60,733 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Oct 2013 56,714 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 55,108 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 50,930 miles

stone chip drivers windscreen

tow ball cover missing

Pass 14 Sep 2010 48,461 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 45,955 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 38,465 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 31,377 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 24,550 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perish

o/s/f tyre starting to perish

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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KJ54 CJS is a 2004 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KJ54 CJS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KJ54 CJS registered?

KJ54 CJS is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 23 December 2004.

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