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C6 GCM

2004 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

101,208 mi
Last recorded101,208 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC6 GCM
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2023 101,208 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 100,379 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 98,265 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2021 98,265 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2020 97,382 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2020 97,377 miles

Emissions not tested car running at high idle speed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 92,857 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 88,491 miles

Offside 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)

Pass 31 Oct 2015 72,059 miles

Engine leaking oil.

Slight cracking to offside front tyre.

Fail 26 Oct 2015 72,059 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine leaking oil.

Slight cracking to offside front tyre.

Pass 25 Nov 2014 70,203 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 65,446 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 62,702 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 56,509 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2011 56,509 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 50,866 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 50,866 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 43,074 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 32,590 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2008 32,304 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2007 21,704 miles

nearside mirror cracked

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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C6 GCM is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 C6 GCM, 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 C6 GCM registered?

C6 GCM is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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