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AV04 XAB

2004 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

146,042 mi
Last recorded146,042 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV04 XAB
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2020 146,042 miles

BOTH REAR SHOCK DUST COVERS DAMAGED

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

REAR SUB-FRAME COORDED

Fail 24 Aug 2020 146,040 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

BOTH REAR SHOCK DUST COVERS DAMAGED

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

REAR SUB-FRAME COORDED

Pass 31 May 2019 140,459 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front reaction arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 May 2019 140,394 miles

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front reaction arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2018 134,769 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 129,986 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Pass 13 May 2016 124,051 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 117,359 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 107,277 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 95,817 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 83,896 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 77,732 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 69,443 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 52,627 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2008 37,816 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 May 2008 37,816 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2007 25,179 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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AV04 XAB is a 2004 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 AV04 XAB, 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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AV04 XAB is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 20 May 2004.

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