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KNV 236N

2004 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

123,898 mi
Last recorded123,898 miles
Recorded on27 May 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKNV 236N
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2022 123,898 miles

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

Nearside & Offside - Front suspension arm bushes worn but not resulting in excessive movement

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension, Steering & Brake components have surface corrosion

Pass 18 Dec 2020 122,696 miles

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

ovement in arm bushes under braking

Fail 18 Dec 2020 122,696 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

ovement in arm bushes under braking

Pass 5 Dec 2019 114,870 miles

Movement in front suspension arm front bushes under braking

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

Rear tyres worn 3-4mm

Fail 5 Dec 2019 114,870 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/50/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Movement in front suspension arm front bushes under braking

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear tyres worn 3-4mm

Pass 10 Dec 2018 98,279 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 92,825 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 92,042 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush offside and nearside (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 78,571 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 70,068 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 70,057 miles

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 May 2014 66,289 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 61,621 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 56,928 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 52,216 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 49,768 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 41,019 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 30,816 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 22,579 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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KNV 236N is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 KNV 236N, 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 KNV 236N registered?

KNV 236N is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 24 June 2004.

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