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F6 TAY

2004 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

150,597 mi
Last recorded150,597 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2014
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF6 TAY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2014 150,597 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front tyre worn low on edges.

Offside front tyre worn low/bald on inner edge.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear shock absorber bumpstop deteriorated.

Fail 8 Jul 2014 150,525 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front tyre worn low on edges.

Offside front tyre worn low/bald on inner edge.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear shock absorber bumpstop deteriorated.

Pass 5 Jul 2013 133,078 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 4 Jul 2013 133,077 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

rear brake discs worn

wipers smearing screen

Pass 23 Jul 2012 116,134 miles

Nearside hand brake has at lower reading on brake tester than offside hand brake.ATTENTION RECOMMENDED

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2012 116,121 miles

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

Nearside hand brake has at lower reading on brake tester than offside hand brake.ATTENTION RECOMMENDED

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 95,162 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Fail 22 Jun 2011 94,993 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 75,138 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

osr inner tailight inop(not part of the test)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 56,260 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 49,168 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 40,296 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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F6 TAY is a 2004 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F6 TAY, 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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F6 TAY is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 16 November 2004.

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