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CA04 UUL

2004 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2024
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

148,951 mi
Last recorded148,951 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA04 UUL
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2023 148,951 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 145,852 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2022 145,852 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 143,469 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Jan 2021 143,452 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 140,233 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Jul 2019 140,233 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Feb 2019 140,146 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/50r18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/50r18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/50r18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

tyre pressure light on

Pass 2 Feb 2018 131,412 miles

Central brake light 1/3 not working

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/50r18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn 235/50r18 (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Fail 30 Jan 2018 131,332 miles

Central Rear Statutory seat belt missing stalk (5.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users defused (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/50r18 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Central brake light 1/3 not working

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit outer edge bald 235/50r18 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/50r18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn 235/50r18 (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Jan 2017 122,418 miles

Front propshaft rear u/j dry and rusty

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge worn 235/50r18 (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust section cracked

Fail 19 Jan 2017 122,417 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Front propshaft rear u/j dry and rusty

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge worn 235/50r18 (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust section cracked

Pass 18 Jan 2016 115,049 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 115,048 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 26 Jan 2015 106,800 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 106,800 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 97,955 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 97,951 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 95,647 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 86,907 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 74,621 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 66,293 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 66,293 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 56,228 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 45,920 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 34,369 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 34,367 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 Oct 2006 32,037 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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CA04 UUL is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 CA04 UUL, 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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CA04 UUL is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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