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KT53 VLP

2004 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

59,247 mi
Last recorded59,247 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT53 VLP
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2024 59,247 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 May 2023 59,108 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 May 2023 59,108 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2022 58,570 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 51,947 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2019 51,116 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 49,749 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 47,472 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 45,770 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 43,146 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 41,556 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 41,544 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

beam image kick up slightly to the offside

front washer fluid tank has a leak

rear both tyres outer tread edge deteriorated

Pass 7 May 2013 39,782 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 39,432 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 38,637 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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KT53 VLP is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 KT53 VLP, 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 KT53 VLP registered?

KT53 VLP is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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