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AY04 TXL

2004 BMW X3

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

154,638 mi
Last recorded154,638 miles
Recorded on11 May 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY04 TXL
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2022 154,638 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also has a minor cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also has a nail in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 5 May 2022 154,634 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very, warning lamp on. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also has a minor cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also has a nail in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 152,532 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2020 152,532 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position nearside latch faulty , was tied shut with shoe lace. (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 146,572 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper slides, dust caps missing

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

handbrake lever nearing stop when applied

Fail 20 Jun 2019 146,572 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper slides, dust caps missing

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

handbrake lever nearing stop when applied

Pass 14 Jun 2018 140,699 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted

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

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both side (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively leaking grease (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Both rear shock absorber corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2017 135,662 miles

Engine oil leak

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 130,808 miles

Front both sides tyres worn inner and outer edge and both cracked in tread

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge and cracked in tread

Oil leak ()

Fail 28 Jun 2016 130,803 miles

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

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

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Front both sides tyres worn inner and outer edge and both cracked in tread

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear worn inner edge close to second layer of rubber and cracked in tread and low tyre pressure

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Feb 2016 127,666 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 116,752 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 107,700 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 95,508 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 85,217 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 74,175 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 64,525 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 55,102 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 43,008 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 32,828 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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AY04 TXL is a 2004 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AY04 TXL, 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 AY04 TXL registered?

AY04 TXL is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 19 June 2004.

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