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AO04 SBX

2004 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,118 mi
Last recorded63,118 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 SBX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2016 63,118 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2014 46,996 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine managment light no

Pass 18 Dec 2014 46,996 miles

engine managment light no

Pass 8 Oct 2013 38,702 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 38,700 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 35,592 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 33,656 miles

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

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

front brake discs corroded

nearside front tyre damaged on th outer wall

rear tyres( both) damaged on the outer wall

Fail 14 Sep 2011 33,656 miles

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

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

front brake discs corroded

nearside front tyre damaged on th outer wall

rear tyres( both) damaged on the outer wall

Pass 16 Sep 2010 30,327 miles

nearside front tyre wall damaged

offside front tyre wall damaged

offside rear tyre wall damaged

nearside rear tyre waqll damaged

Pass 3 Oct 2008 22,243 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 18,047 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 18,047 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both rear tyres worn low

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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AO04 SBX is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AO04 SBX, 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 AO04 SBX registered?

AO04 SBX is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 20 May 2004.

Is AO04 SBX safe to buy?

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