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BL04 MHA

2004 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

99,190 mi
Last recorded99,190 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL04 MHA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2019 99,190 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 94,811 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 90,667 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 85,503 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 81,669 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 77,618 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 73,485 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 68,265 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 68,240 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 62,092 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 57,153 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 54,191 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 Jul 2008 46,695 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 46,694 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 40,693 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 MHA is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 BL04 MHA, 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 BL04 MHA registered?

BL04 MHA is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 24 June 2004.

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