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AB53 MED

2004 BMW X3

Green Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

151,228 mi
Last recorded151,228 miles
Recorded on23 May 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB53 MED
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2023 151,228 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2023 151,228 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Jun 2021 127,408 miles
Pass 9 May 2020 112,664 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 110,939 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 108,752 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 108,749 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 104,959 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Apr 2016 101,005 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 101,000 miles

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 97,698 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 97,695 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 92,828 miles

near side front tyre outer wall cut

Pass 5 Dec 2012 82,490 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 71,276 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Dec 2010 10,375 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 52,000 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 40,321 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 4 Dec 2007 29,633 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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AB53 MED is a 2004 BMW X3 in Green with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AB53 MED, 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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AB53 MED is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 9 December 2004.

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