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KW04 VRV

2004 BMW X3

Grey Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

155,279 mi
Last recorded155,279 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW04 VRV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2022 155,279 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 154,428 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2021 154,428 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 143,087 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Jul 2019 143,087 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 132,247 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 120,392 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 13 Jul 2017 120,182 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Jul 2016 108,648 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil leak

Fail 6 Jul 2016 108,644 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil leak

Pass 7 Jul 2015 97,353 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jul 2014 86,516 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 73,441 miles

ADISE WINTER TYRES FITTED TO REAR AXLE

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 59,461 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 47,294 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 36,721 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 27,959 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 20,677 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 14,544 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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KW04 VRV is a 2004 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 KW04 VRV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KW04 VRV registered?

KW04 VRV is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 17 June 2004.

Is KW04 VRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KW04 VRV shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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