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EG04 GYN

2004 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

145,131 mi
Last recorded145,131 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG04 GYN
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2016 145,131 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 144,724 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 134,964 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2014 125,130 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside rear tyre scrubbing off on inner edge

Pass 5 Sep 2014 125,130 miles

nearside rear tyre scrubbing off on inner edge

Pass 7 Oct 2013 114,530 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

wipers smeary

Fail 5 Oct 2013 114,486 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

wipers smeary

Pass 6 Oct 2012 97,780 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front discs slightly lipped front and rear pads weaing thin

Fail 4 Oct 2012 97,770 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 83,080 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)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 73,722 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 68,368 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 68,368 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Jan 2009 58,445 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 58,445 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 39,515 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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EG04 GYN is a 2004 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 EG04 GYN, 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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EG04 GYN is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 27 July 2004.

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