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C8 GET

2004 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

126,958 mi
Last recorded126,958 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC8 GET
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2020 126,958 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel cap/sealing deviceslightly perished but ok

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear light unit slight condensation

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

Rear both rear tyres going on inside edge on 2 mm

chip in windscreen

under trays

Fail 5 Feb 2020 126,958 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel cap/sealing deviceslightly perished but ok

Nearside Rear light unit slight condensation

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

Rear both rear tyres going on inside edge on 2 mm

chip in windscreen

under trays

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 120,575 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 117,998 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Apr 2016 111,776 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 111,776 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 105,800 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 99,454 miles

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

near side rear seat belt not tested as baby seat fitted

Fail 26 Apr 2014 99,416 miles

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

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

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

near side rear seat belt not tested as baby seat fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2013 91,746 miles

child seat fitted at n/s/r, seat belt not tested

Pass 21 Apr 2012 85,223 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 78,305 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 69,821 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Oct 2009 63,645 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 63,645 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2008 41,607 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Feb 2007 30,517 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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C8 GET is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 C8 GET, 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 C8 GET registered?

C8 GET is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 5 June 2004.

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