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GK04 MZU

2004 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

87,217 mi
Last recorded87,217 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK04 MZU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2024 87,217 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 78,928 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 67,486 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2021 59,436 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 30 Jul 2021 59,435 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 May 2020 54,108 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 50,249 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 46,287 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 41,884 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 38,948 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 35,110 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 May 2014 32,280 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jun 2013 30,316 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Jun 2013 30,316 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jun 2012 27,973 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 25,008 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 20,963 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)

Pass 19 May 2009 15,565 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)

Pass 22 May 2008 10,189 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 6,104 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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GK04 MZU is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 GK04 MZU, 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 GK04 MZU registered?

GK04 MZU is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 21 May 2004.

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