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SV04 KXT

2004 BMW X3

Brown Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2024
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

168,378 mi
Last recorded168,378 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV04 KXT
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2023 168,378 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 160,777 miles

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

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

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

covers fitted

Fail 2 Nov 2022 160,777 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb in wrong possibly (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

covers fitted

Pass 18 Oct 2021 151,401 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2021 151,401 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Oct 2020 142,339 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 15 Oct 2020 142,339 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall bulged out (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Apr 2019 129,862 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge

Fail 11 Apr 2019 129,803 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear of Wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 17 Apr 2018 117,735 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2018 117,735 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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

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

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

engine light on

Pass 6 Mar 2017 109,736 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2017 109,736 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 98,112 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 98,112 miles

Centre Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 97,439 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 97,438 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Dec 2014 86,205 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside front tyre sidewall is damaged.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Dec 2014 86,063 miles

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside front tyre sidewall is damaged.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Dec 2013 77,696 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside front tyre sidewall is damaged.

Rear seats are folded away and luggage area is full.Rear seats and belts were not tested.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 27 Dec 2012 65,783 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 60,495 miles

Tyre pressure warning light on

Fail 22 Dec 2011 59,786 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 Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Centre Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

TPC light on.

Pass 20 Dec 2010 48,246 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2010 48,246 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 22 Dec 2009 42,051 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 15 Jul 2009 38,130 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

unable to check O/S/R and N/S/R seat belts correctly as childs seats fitted .

Fail 14 Jul 2009 38,125 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

unable to check O/S/R and N/S/R seat belts correctly as childs seats fitted .

Pass 2 Jul 2008 30,382 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 30,382 miles

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 22,569 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 22,564 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 12,067 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 KXT is a 2004 BMW X3 in Brown with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KXT, 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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SV04 KXT is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 18 June 2004.

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