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BL04 LYX

2004 BMW X3

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

165,532 mi
Last recorded165,532 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL04 LYX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2022 165,532 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 140,387 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 137,621 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 131,432 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 125,651 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 120,935 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted.

Nearside Rear Baby chair fitted.

Fail 5 Jul 2016 120,884 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Engine covers and under trays fitted.

Nearside Rear Baby chair fitted.

Pass 2 Apr 2015 157,734 miles

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Apr 2015 157,734 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Apr 2014 134,573 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2013 109,488 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/r tyre wearing low

Pass 20 Feb 2013 109,488 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing low

Pass 21 Feb 2012 90,745 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 64,738 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 64,738 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 44,800 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 36,458 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 36,458 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 29,567 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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BL04 LYX is a 2004 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BL04 LYX, 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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BL04 LYX is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 27 July 2004.

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