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EG04 RTU

2004 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

113,664 mi
Last recorded113,664 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2019 113,664 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2019 113,660 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached bolt broke in strut (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 97,250 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

red tyre monitor light on

Fail 13 Nov 2018 97,243 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn track control arms [both] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side both (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

red tyre monitor light on

Pass 11 Sep 2017 88,956 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 85,738 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 81,968 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 78,396 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 73,623 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Sep 2013 73,620 miles

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

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Sep 2012 68,778 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2012 68,778 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2011 64,490 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 59,596 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 59,596 miles

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

Offside Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 56,352 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 42,635 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 42,628 miles

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 31,245 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 RTU is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 RTU, 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 EG04 RTU registered?

EG04 RTU is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 24 July 2004.

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