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AX04 XBW

2004 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

169,087 mi
Last recorded169,087 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX04 XBW
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2021 169,087 miles

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

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

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Jun 2021 169,087 miles

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

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

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 155,595 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2019 147,815 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 139,104 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 124,854 miles

Nearside Front tyre edges wearing and valve deteriorated

Offside Front tyre valve deteriorated

Offside Rear Nail in tyre and valve deteriorated ()

Fail 26 Jan 2017 124,854 miles

Nearside Front tyre edges wearing and valve deteriorated

Offside Front tyre valve deteriorated

Offside Rear Nail in tyre and valve deteriorated ()

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 115,605 miles

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

both front and offside rear tyre valves deteriorated

front and rear brake pads wearing

windscreen wipers slightly deteriorated

Pass 2 Feb 2015 105,779 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 94,040 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 94,040 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 83,470 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 72,689 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 62,312 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 52,309 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 44,794 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 44,794 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 39,949 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Jun 2007 28,546 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 28,546 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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 XBW is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,979cc 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 XBW, 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 AX04 XBW registered?

AX04 XBW is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 29 June 2004.

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