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A19 RFK

2004 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

100,971 mi
Last recorded100,971 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA19 RFK
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 1 Sep 2020 100,971 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 96,832 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 94,976 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 93,847 miles

unable to check rear adult seat belts seats folded

Fail 15 Aug 2017 93,847 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

unable to check rear adult seat belts seats folded

Pass 24 Aug 2016 91,540 miles

child seat fitted rear offside

oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2015 90,063 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Fail 19 Aug 2015 90,053 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Aug 2014 88,101 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 84,607 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 75,150 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 68,039 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 68,039 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 58,974 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 58,879 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 50,388 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 50,388 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 40,537 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 34,197 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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A19 RFK is a 2004 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 A19 RFK, 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 A19 RFK registered?

A19 RFK is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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