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BW04 BFE

2004 BMW X3

Brown Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2019
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

142,574 mi
Last recorded142,574 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW04 BFE
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2018 142,574 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 142,574 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 130,378 miles

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

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

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

all tyres wearing on edges

Pass 30 Jun 2016 117,090 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 117,090 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 104,930 miles

radiator leaking advise replace likly to overheat engine

Fail 24 Jun 2015 104,930 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

radiator leaking advise replace likly to overheat engine

Pass 24 Jun 2014 90,799 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

nearside front tyre sidewall cuts

Fail 24 Jun 2014 90,798 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Inner Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Outer Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nearside front tyre sidewall cuts

Pass 25 Jun 2013 81,058 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Jun 2013 81,058 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jul 2012 75,461 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 Jul 2012 75,461 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 74,309 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 74,309 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

items over 40mm hanging in windscreen are MOT fail

offside front tyre bald inner edge,nearside front very low tread inner edge

Pass 27 Aug 2010 64,300 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 64,246 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 64,237 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 64,237 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 7 May 2009 57,236 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 51,613 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2008 51,611 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 41,409 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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BW04 BFE is a 2004 BMW X3 in Brown with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 BW04 BFE, 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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BW04 BFE is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 29 June 2004.

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