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L8 KLW

2004 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

99,153 mi
Last recorded99,153 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL8 KLW
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 99,153 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2024 91,780 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 85,945 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2023 85,945 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022 81,220 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 75,878 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 72,741 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Oct 2020 72,741 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 67,394 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 58,680 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 58,680 miles

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 52,072 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 43,705 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 38,404 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 34,774 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 15 Jul 2014 34,774 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 31,870 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 29,115 miles

advise front tyres between 2-3mm on the uinner edges small cuts in all tyres

Fail 18 Jul 2012 29,115 miles

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

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

advise front tyres between 2-3mm on the uinner edges small cuts in all tyres

Pass 12 Jul 2011 25,916 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 23,413 miles

strong advise o/s wiper poor

Pass 22 Jul 2009 19,635 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 16,640 miles

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)

nsf tyre has cut in outer sidewall

Pass 24 Jul 2007 13,705 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
Full BMW X3 reliability report

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L8 KLW is a 2004 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 L8 KLW, 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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L8 KLW is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 27 October 2004.

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