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CA04 UUX

2004 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

134,369 mi
Last recorded134,369 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2017 134,369 miles

Oil leak ()

nearside front wheel bearing is slightly rough

Fail 3 Jan 2017 134,364 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

E.M.L illuminated

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

Oil leak ()

nearside front wheel bearing is slightly rough

Pass 29 Jan 2016 128,556 miles

Coolant warning light on

High level stop has sources not illuminating

Parking brake poor

Fail 22 Jan 2016 128,450 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner (3.5.1g)

High level stop has sources not illuminating

Oil leak

Parking brake poor

Rear inner brake pads low

Fail 27 Jan 2015 122,423 miles

EML lamp illuminated

Front inner brake pads worn close to limit

Front outer brake pads wearing thin

Fuel cap o-ring heavily perished

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 122,423 miles

EML lamp illuminated

Front inner brake pads worn close to limit

Front outer brake pads wearing thin

Fuel cap o-ring heavily perished

Pass 2 Feb 2013 105,595 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 105,581 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 98,662 miles

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

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)

Fail 16 Feb 2011 92,567 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

off side rear light bord wet and coroded

Pass 16 Feb 2011 92,567 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

off side rear light bord wet and coroded

Pass 30 Dec 2009 82,360 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 77,772 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 71,953 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2008 71,953 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 59,101 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 UUX is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 UUX, 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 UUX is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 2 June 2004.

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