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AU04 RBX

2004 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

134,440 mi
Last recorded134,440 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU04 RBX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2021 134,440 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2021 134,440 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 127,400 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 124,957 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Seat belt slightly damaged osf and nsr slight damage (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2019 124,955 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Seat belt slightly damaged osf and nsr slight damage (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2018 118,783 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2018 118,783 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 112,151 miles

full length under tray/covers fitted

Fail 16 Nov 2017 112,151 miles

Nearside 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 sidewalls age perished

full length under tray/covers fitted

Pass 9 Nov 2016 103,704 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 103,701 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn front propshaft uj worn (2.5.C.1c) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jan 2016 100,461 miles

Undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Jan 2015 96,494 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front wipers starting to smear.

fuel cap seal starting to perish.

n/s/r shock cover loose.

Fail 21 Jan 2015 96,466 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

front wipers starting to smear.

fuel cap seal starting to perish.

n/s/r shock cover loose.

Pass 31 Jan 2014 92,017 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 87,531 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 82,430 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 78,223 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 56,963 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 41,093 miles

Child seat fitted to nearside rear seat belt - Visual check only

Child seat fitted to offside rear seat belt - Visual check only

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

Nearside rear tyre tread low and is cracking

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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AU04 RBX is a 2004 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AU04 RBX, 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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AU04 RBX is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 21 May 2004.

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