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EG04 RPY

2004 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG04 RPY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2022
Pass 23 Feb 2021 115,884 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2021

Front Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2020 114,056 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 108,148 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 99,756 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both Sides (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 90,194 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 87,184 miles

Age related cracks to rear tyres

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

Nearside front tyre cut in tread deep enough to reach the cords

Fail 25 Feb 2016 87,184 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Age related cracks to rear tyres

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

Nearside front tyre cut in tread deep enough to reach the cords

Pass 17 Feb 2015 83,927 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2015 83,905 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 80,754 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer sill covers fitted so no sill checks carried out

Fail 8 Jan 2014 80,754 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer sill covers fitted so no sill checks carried out

Pass 17 Jan 2013 77,948 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer sill covers fitted so no sill ckecks carried out

Pass 16 Jan 2012 74,373 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 71,121 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

no outer sill check as cov ers fitted

slight noise from nearside front wheel when rotated

Pass 22 Jan 2010 67,314 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 67,184 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 49,916 miles

slight noise from o/s front wheel bearing

Pass 20 Sep 2007 34,664 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 32,831 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 RPY is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 RPY, 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 RPY is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 22 July 2004.

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