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RY04 KKG

2004 BMW X3

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

123,574 mi
Last recorded123,574 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY04 KKG
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 123,574 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2024 122,076 miles

Central Front Fluid leak, but not excessive slight leak under engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 119,993 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 116,469 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Very slight cracking of sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Nov 2022 116,333 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Very slight cracking of sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 111,357 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 108,683 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive general condition corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 106,940 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 103,679 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 103,679 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect PRS DONE (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 101,330 miles

Central Front Oil leak engine oil leak ()

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 97,662 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Nov 2015 94,138 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 90,600 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 90,600 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2013 83,034 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 75,510 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 73,525 miles

advise both rear tyres 2mm

Fail 7 Jun 2012 73,523 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

advise both rear tyres 2mm

Pass 13 Jun 2011 60,020 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 47,539 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 37,174 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 27,441 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 27,441 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inside

Pass 13 Jun 2007 18,305 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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RY04 KKG is a 2004 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RY04 KKG, 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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What year was RY04 KKG registered?

RY04 KKG is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 18 June 2004.

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