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SV04 KXE

2004 BMW X3

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2022
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

105,776 mi
Last recorded105,776 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV04 KXE
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2021 105,776 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2021 105,767 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 95,767 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorber body corroded, both rear

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 87,933 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT UPPER SPRING CUPS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Sep 2019 87,933 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn REAR MOST ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT UPPER SPRING CUPS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 82,817 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 82,491 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 81,993 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 78,303 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

all brake ferrules corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2016 75,268 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 72,952 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 70,098 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 70,096 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 29 May 2013 69,238 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2012 67,091 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2011 62,392 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2010 56,526 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 48,341 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 46,668 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

centre brake light some led lights in op

Pass 17 Mar 2009 46,668 miles

centre brake light some led lights in op

Pass 30 Jun 2008 41,876 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 29,710 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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SV04 KXE is a 2004 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SV04 KXE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SV04 KXE registered?

SV04 KXE is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 26 May 2004.

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