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VE54 KHF

2004 BMW X3

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

122,126 mi
Last recorded122,126 miles
Recorded on26 May 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE54 KHF
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 May 2022 122,126 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Coolant leak ()

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

Fail 23 May 2022 122,086 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Coolant leak ()

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

n/s rear door check strap loose

Pass 27 May 2021 114,067 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 May 2021 114,067 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front 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))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 112,416 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2019 103,089 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 92,103 miles

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

Central Front Propshaft universal joint worn front shaft,rear joint ()

Pass 3 Jun 2017 81,709 miles

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

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

tyres advance wear and scrubbing inner edges

Fail 3 Jun 2017 81,709 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

tyres advance wear and scrubbing inner edges

Pass 28 May 2016 69,912 miles

Offside Front nail in tyre

front wipers liney

Pass 12 May 2015 65,036 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 65,109 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 60,426 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 60,417 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Fail 14 Feb 2012 52,616 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 52,616 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 37,910 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 31,514 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 25,838 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 20,275 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 20,275 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 13,650 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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VE54 KHF is a 2004 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VE54 KHF, 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 VE54 KHF registered?

VE54 KHF is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 29 December 2004.

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