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KT54 ORZ

2004 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

154,499 mi
Last recorded154,499 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT54 ORZ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 9 Aug 2021 154,499 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

TPMS light on dashboard

Pass 24 Sep 2020 146,900 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2020 146,900 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2019 132,128 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 113,146 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2018 113,144 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 107,181 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 101,626 miles

Both rear shock absorbers weak

Engine covers fitted

Rear brake discs corroded

Under trays fitted

Pass 10 Jun 2015 96,343 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear shock absorbers weak

rear brake discs inner condition poor

Pass 27 Jun 2014 90,048 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 85,157 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 75,146 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside wiper slightly smeary

Pass 15 Jan 2013 75,146 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside wiper slightly smeary

Pass 12 Jan 2012 64,943 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 53,198 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 53,148 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Fail 22 Dec 2010 53,090 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 42,184 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 31,718 miles

nearside front wiper is a little smeary

Pass 4 Feb 2008 22,799 miles

rear pads 3mm

washers work but poor

Pass 20 Dec 2007 22,737 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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KT54 ORZ is a 2004 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KT54 ORZ, 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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KT54 ORZ is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 17 December 2004.

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