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KS54 HWC

2004 BMW X3

Red Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2025
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

149,674 mi
Last recorded149,674 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS54 HWC
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2024 149,674 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 141,048 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 130,776 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 118,646 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 106,536 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 94,235 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 94,170 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 94,169 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 91,096 miles

Offside Front headlamp on lower limit

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 86,792 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 80,970 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 77,127 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 26 Oct 2012 66,349 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 57,455 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 48,404 miles

discs all round corried

Pass 22 Sep 2009 42,337 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 35,571 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 18,631 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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KS54 HWC is a 2004 BMW X3 in Red with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 KS54 HWC, 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 KS54 HWC registered?

KS54 HWC is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 23 December 2004.

Is KS54 HWC safe to buy?

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