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SM54 KYC

2004 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

171,636 mi
Last recorded171,636 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM54 KYC
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2024 171,636 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2024 171,636 miles

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn FRONT PROP (REAR JOINT) (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL REAR ARMS CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 162,762 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced UNDERSIDE CORRODED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive LEAK FROM ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2023 162,762 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords CUT ON SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced UNDERSIDE CORRODED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive LEAK FROM ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 157,337 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL REAR UPPER AND LOWER (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2020 150,612 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 137,224 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 121,380 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 107,228 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 96,220 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 86,921 miles

Tyres wearing low

Pass 18 Dec 2013 76,544 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 67,347 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 60,342 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 50,260 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 40,987 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 40,987 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 36,049 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 30,628 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 22,643 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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SM54 KYC is a 2004 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 SM54 KYC, 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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SM54 KYC is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 29 December 2004.

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