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DP04 ARU

2004 BMW X3

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

108,789 mi
Last recorded108,789 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDP04 ARU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2016 108,789 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 101,069 miles

Centre Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Apr 2014 94,498 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 84,096 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 73,655 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 73,655 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 67,010 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 55,260 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 39,283 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 Jun 2007 32,379 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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DP04 ARU is a 2004 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 DP04 ARU, 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 DP04 ARU registered?

DP04 ARU is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 24 June 2004.

Is DP04 ARU safe to buy?

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