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DS04 ABZ

2004 BMW X3

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

101,015 mi
Last recorded101,015 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS04 ABZ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2019 101,015 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2019 101,015 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2018 88,309 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Jan 2017 74,383 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 63,475 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 54,575 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 45,628 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 5 Dec 2012 38,596 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 35,951 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 28,932 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 19,739 miles

under body covered in trims

Pass 27 Oct 2008 18,972 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 18,971 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 17,839 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 16,240 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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DS04 ABZ is a 2004 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 DS04 ABZ, 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 DS04 ABZ registered?

DS04 ABZ is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 29 June 2004.

Is DS04 ABZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS04 ABZ shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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