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RY04 KRN

2004 BMW X3

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

122,269 mi
Last recorded122,269 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY04 KRN
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 122,269 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Feb 2026 122,259 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 121,389 miles

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 120,817 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 118,616 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 115,395 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 113,513 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 109,737 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 104,948 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))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 99,218 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 93,725 miles

Engine oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2016 86,983 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2016 86,983 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 79,932 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

Pass 14 Feb 2014 73,222 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014 73,222 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 70,150 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 63,998 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 63,998 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 59,346 miles

both rear tyres inner edges scrubbed

offside rear tyre outer wall slight damage

Pass 8 Sep 2010 53,256 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

nearside front tyre outer edge scrubbed

offside front tyre both edges scrubbed

Pass 1 Sep 2009 46,553 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 1 Sep 2008 40,008 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 5 Sep 2007 33,468 miles

nearside front tyre outer edge scrubbed

Pass 26 Jul 2006 23,885 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 KRN is a 2004 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 KRN, 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 KRN registered?

RY04 KRN is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 28 June 2004.

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