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SH04 KCX

2004 BMW X3

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

149,851 mi
Last recorded149,851 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH04 KCX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2021 149,851 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2020 148,515 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 145,767 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2019 145,766 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Offside Rear Electronic stability control component excessively damaged (7.12 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2018 142,802 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 139,922 miles

light corrosion on n/s/f upper shocker mounting

rear tyres on 1.6mm

Pass 9 Dec 2016 137,049 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 137,047 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear ball jiont (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 130,088 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 98,794 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2013 67,726 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 64,010 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 59,011 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 52,017 miles
Fail 22 May 2010 51,989 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 May 2009 47,780 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 47,780 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 3 May 2008 42,372 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 33,549 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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SH04 KCX is a 2004 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,494cc 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 SH04 KCX, 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 SH04 KCX registered?

SH04 KCX is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 21 May 2004.

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