CarVerify

Free Car Check

A16 DBK

2004 BMW X3

Silver Petrol 2494cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

93,765 mi
Last recorded93,765 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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

RegistrationA16 DBK
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourSilver
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

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2021 93,765 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 92,469 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 86,318 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 80,359 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 74,660 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 70,148 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 64,650 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 64,648 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 63,774 miles

Front tyres starting to perish slightly

Rear tyres starting to perish slightly

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Jun 2014 63,773 miles

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

Front tyres starting to perish slightly

Rear tyres starting to perish slightly

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jun 2013 60,140 miles

Front and rear tyres starting to perish on outer shoulders.

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 57,697 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 54,870 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 50,533 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 45,907 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 41,534 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 36,732 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

A16 DBK is a 2004 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 A16 DBK, 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 A16 DBK?

You can check the full history of A16 DBK by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was A16 DBK registered?

A16 DBK is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 23 June 2004.

Is A16 DBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for A16 DBK shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A16 DBK 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 A16 DBK. 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.