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AX04 MVU

2004 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,956 mi
Last recorded117,956 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX04 MVU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2021 117,956 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2021 117,956 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 109,148 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Undertrays fitted not allowing a full inspection

Pass 5 Dec 2019 104,566 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

headlamp images poor

Pass 28 Dec 2018 99,745 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2018 99,745 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))

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

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

underbody shields fitted to vehicle preventing full inspection

Pass 27 Dec 2017 93,858 miles

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

front tyre valves has perishing cracks

Pass 6 Dec 2016 88,996 miles

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

front tyre valves perished

Fail 6 Dec 2016 88,996 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

front tyre valves perished

Pass 15 Dec 2015 84,545 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 79,451 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 79,451 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 74,007 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 67,618 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 60,476 miles

n/s front tyer cut but not reached the ply

Pass 27 Aug 2010 53,659 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 46,668 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 46,668 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2008 37,939 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 27,856 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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AX04 MVU is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AX04 MVU, 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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AX04 MVU is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 21 May 2004.

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