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ET04 HCE

2004 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2023
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

45,227 mi
Last recorded45,227 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET04 HCE
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2022 45,227 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 44,533 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 41,526 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2019 41,526 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 38,743 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 35,599 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 33,104 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 32,251 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 31,497 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 30,163 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 28,423 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 27,140 miles

Offside front tyre has slight cut ont he outer wall

Pass 27 Jul 2010 25,412 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 23,243 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 20,999 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 18,667 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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ET04 HCE is a 2004 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 ET04 HCE, 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 ET04 HCE registered?

ET04 HCE is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 27 July 2004.

Is ET04 HCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET04 HCE shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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