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CA04 UUZ

2004 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

133,385 mi
Last recorded133,385 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA04 UUZ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2019 133,385 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2018 128,328 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All 4 discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 125,161 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Oil leak ()

Fail 1 Nov 2017 125,141 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Nov 2016 111,859 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2016 111,859 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 11,531 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 11,531 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 98,552 miles

front and rear disc pads wearing low

Pass 27 Feb 2014 92,357 miles

Front brake pads appear to be wearing low

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

TPMS w/l on possible fault or more than one tyre pressure low

Fail 26 Feb 2014 92,341 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front brake pads appear to be wearing low

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

TPMS w/l on possible fault or more than one tyre pressure low

Pass 10 Jan 2013 80,494 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 76,473 miles

Nearside Rear 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 5 Mar 2012 76,473 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 67,622 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 51,266 miles

front and rear disc pads low

Pass 9 Jul 2008 37,367 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 24,931 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 UUZ is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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