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KT54 SMU

2004 BMW X3

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

146,691 mi
Last recorded146,691 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT54 SMU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2023 146,691 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2022 136,115 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play BOTHSIDE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2021 130,005 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Rear hand brake high

Pass 15 Aug 2019 127,576 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 120,573 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 22 Aug 2018 120,571 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 114,058 miles

Nearside Front tyre has some damage to outer side wall

oil level on minimum

Pass 19 Aug 2016 108,530 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 105,688 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

light damage present offside front seatbelt webbing

nearside front tyre wearing low on outer shoulder

Fail 27 Jul 2015 105,687 miles

Nearside Bonnet retaining device insecure (8.4.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

light damage present offside front seatbelt webbing

nearside front tyre wearing low on outer shoulder

rear exhaust mountings defective

suspect offside rear inner brake pad wearing thin

Pass 19 Aug 2014 96,161 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 86,004 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 83,869 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 80,633 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 77,336 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 66,595 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 66,551 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 59,114 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 49,830 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 SMU is a 2004 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,979cc 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 KT54 SMU, 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 SMU is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 17 September 2004.

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