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KT54 ULY

2004 BMW X3

Green Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

149,160 mi
Last recorded149,160 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT54 ULY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2021 149,160 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear suspension arms front bushes (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on the limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Undertrays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection

Fail 5 Jul 2021 149,158 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear suspension arms front bushes (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on the limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Undertrays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection

Pass 4 Jul 2020 145,068 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Slight corrosion to rear sub-frame and suspension areas

Fail 4 Jul 2020 145,065 miles

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

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

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

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Slight corrosion to rear sub-frame and suspension areas

Pass 6 Jul 2019 143,236 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency low, may require attention

Slight corrosion to rear suspension parts and sub-frame

offside front upper anti roll bar dust cover slightly deteriorated

Fail 6 Jul 2019 143,235 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency low, may require attention

Slight corrosion to rear suspension parts and sub-frame

offside front upper anti roll bar dust cover slightly deteriorated

Pass 4 Jul 2018 140,708 miles

Engine cover/under trays fitted

Off side and near side front tyres slightly wearing from inner edge

Off side and near side rear tyres slightly wearing from inner edge

Fail 2 Jul 2018 140,708 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Engine cover/under trays fitted

Nearside Front brake slightly binding and brake disc slightly heated up

Off side and near side front tyres slightly wearing from inner edge

Off side and near side rear tyres slightly wearing from inner edge

Pass 6 Mar 2017 136,865 miles

sill covers /under trays /engine cover

Pass 30 Jan 2016 130,904 miles

under trays /sill covers /engine cover

Pass 5 Jan 2015 122,482 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jan 2014 115,208 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Dec 2012 107,879 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 103,085 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 89,835 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Jan 2010 75,319 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2010 75,317 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2008 56,851 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 42,193 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 ULY is a 2004 BMW X3 in Green with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 ULY, 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 ULY is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 24 December 2004.

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