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KJ54 KVC

2004 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

170,136 mi
Last recorded170,136 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ54 KVC
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2023 170,136 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2023 170,070 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Oct 2022 161,057 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 150,536 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge going bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 141,304 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 133,862 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 129,069 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 115,381 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2017 115,381 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 108,128 miles

Oil leak engine ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 109,978 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 2 Oct 2015 109,978 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 94,798 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 90,752 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 84,381 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)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 78,869 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 72,918 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 72,918 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Aug 2009 67,297 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 62,894 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 55,691 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

nearside and offside rear belts not checked

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 KVC is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 KVC, 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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KJ54 KVC is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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