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BX04 ETT

2004 BMW X3

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

153,563 mi
Last recorded153,563 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX04 ETT
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2021 153,563 miles

Offside Front wing damaged

Fail 6 Dec 2021 153,563 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front wing damaged

Pass 5 Dec 2020 147,942 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 142,373 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2019 142,373 miles

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

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 137,330 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2018 137,330 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 133,541 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 119,740 miles

hand brake at minimum requirment

Pass 19 Jul 2015 111,113 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 109,819 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2014 109,819 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 96,829 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 88,250 miles

rear pads 2/3rds worn

rear tyres worn slightly on inside edges

Fail 4 Apr 2012 88,250 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

rear pads 2/3rds worn

rear tyres worn slightly on inside edges

Pass 13 May 2011 81,176 miles

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

rear discs scoring

Pass 9 May 2011 81,076 miles

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

rear discs scoring

Pass 12 May 2010 72,034 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 62,583 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 62,583 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 48,661 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 31,156 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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BX04 ETT is a 2004 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BX04 ETT, 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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BX04 ETT is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 24 June 2004.

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