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AM04 SRM

2004 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

129,430 mi
Last recorded129,430 miles
Recorded on3 May 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM04 SRM
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 May 2021 129,430 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2021 129,430 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Emissions not tested engine over heating (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 127,542 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and g/box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 124,640 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 122,114 miles

EML on.

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Windscreen wiper mechanism worn.

n/s & o/s front shock absorber poor condition.

Fail 1 Mar 2018 122,114 miles

Emissions not tested DUE TO ENGINE POOR RUNNING (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

EML on.

Nearside Rear Parking brake performance low.

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Windscreen wiper mechanism worn.

n/s & o/s front shock absorber poor condition.

Pass 14 Feb 2017 117,405 miles

Offside Front seat back slight movement but is sucure in upright condition

Pass 18 Feb 2016 112,346 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 106,924 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 101,177 miles

bearing in front propshaft worn

Pass 26 Feb 2013 95,190 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Dec 2012 95,044 miles

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

o/s/r tyre inner tread bald

Fail 4 Dec 2012 95,044 miles

Offside Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

o/s/r tyre inner tread bald

Pass 5 Dec 2011 83,816 miles

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake discs some corrosion

Pass 8 Nov 2010 77,880 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 74,333 miles

windscreen cracked at top

Pass 24 Feb 2009 66,570 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 57,419 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 30,895 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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AM04 SRM is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 AM04 SRM, 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 AM04 SRM registered?

AM04 SRM is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 15 September 2004.

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