CarVerify

Free Car Check

WM54 KGX

2004 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2494cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

149,801 mi
Last recorded149,801 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM54 KGX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2021 149,801 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just meets MOT requirements

Fail 29 Oct 2021 149,722 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front 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 255/45x18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/50x18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/45x18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to LEGAL LIMIT. 235/50x18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just meets MOT requirements

Pass 19 Nov 2020 148,592 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Nov 2020 148,592 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 136,549 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 26 Feb 2018 136,549 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Mar 2017 131,590 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 131,590 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 126,157 miles

rear brake pads getting low

under tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 20 Mar 2015 119,328 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

O/S/F brake caliper antirattle clip missing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Mar 2015 119,327 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2014 111,803 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine management lamp on

exhaust rattles

o/s/f brake bindung slightly

Pass 11 Mar 2013 104,238 miles

o/s/r brake noisy

Fail 11 Mar 2013 104,237 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

o/s/r brake noisy

Pass 3 Mar 2012 95,945 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 Front 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 14 Mar 2011 89,141 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2011 89,141 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 16 Mar 2010 83,388 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 83,376 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 68,945 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 23 Feb 2008 58,644 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 47,109 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
Full BMW X3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

WM54 KGX is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 WM54 KGX, 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

How do I check the history of WM54 KGX?

You can check the full history of WM54 KGX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was WM54 KGX registered?

WM54 KGX is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 24 November 2004.

Is WM54 KGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for WM54 KGX shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WM54 KGX have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on WM54 KGX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.