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CJ04 LVC

2004 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

135,742 mi
Last recorded135,742 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJ04 LVC
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2024 135,742 miles

Front Both tyres walls perished

Fail 14 Jun 2024 135,742 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Front Both tyres walls perished

Pass 2 Jun 2023 130,900 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 125,198 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 111,082 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 102,027 miles

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 6 Mar 2020 102,025 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 6 Mar 2019 95,844 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 87,701 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 79,180 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 71,051 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 67,914 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 62,976 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2012 57,055 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 52,759 miles

offside & nearside front tyres wearing uneven

Pass 12 Nov 2010 43,946 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres worn on inner areas of tread and severly stepped, replacement and rectification of alignment required

Pass 16 Nov 2009 43,186 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2009 43,186 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 35,035 miles

all four tyres stepped on inner areas of tread, advise replacement

Pass 23 Nov 2007 26,316 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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CJ04 LVC is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 CJ04 LVC, 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 CJ04 LVC registered?

CJ04 LVC is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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