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DB04 JAB

2004 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

108,061 mi
Last recorded108,061 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDB04 JAB
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2017 108,061 miles

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

Oil leak ()

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

all four tyres close to limit

Pass 24 Oct 2016 102,076 miles

Oil leak ()

both rear tyres close to limit and n/s/f tyre starting to perish

Pass 30 Sep 2015 94,772 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 89,593 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 89,593 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Both front discs worn

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 83,372 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Oct 2013 83,354 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Sep 2012 76,201 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Lower Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

front tyres low on tread

Pass 18 Oct 2011 70,448 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 18 Oct 2011 70,448 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 64,250 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 46,712 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 36,753 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 6 May 2008 36,684 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 May 2007 23,135 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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DB04 JAB is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DB04 JAB, 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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DB04 JAB is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 27 March 2004.

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