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ES51 GLS

2004 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

136,721 mi
Last recorded136,721 miles
Recorded on28 May 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationES51 GLS
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2019 136,721 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 108,665 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 106,589 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine management light on

Pass 10 May 2016 104,555 miles

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

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

both front tyres cracking/perished

engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring components

front brake discs heavily pitted. attention soon.

handbrake travel high

offside front tyre bald on inner edge. attention soon

Pass 12 May 2015 102,072 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 May 2014 99,785 miles

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

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

advice front offside tyre slightly perished

advice side wall damage to front nearside tyre

Fail 17 May 2014 99,785 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

advice front offside tyre slightly perished

advice side wall damage to front nearside tyre

Pass 1 May 2013 98,514 miles

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

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

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

advice rear gearbox lower mount deteriorated

Pass 21 Apr 2012 95,904 miles

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

advice both rear tyres worn to 3mm

Pass 12 Apr 2011 88,384 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 72,405 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 71,593 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2009 42,932 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 41,796 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 41,444 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 22,178 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 22,175 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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ES51 GLS is a 2004 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 ES51 GLS, 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 ES51 GLS registered?

ES51 GLS is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 21 December 2004.

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