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GK04 NZX

2004 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

113,024 mi
Last recorded113,024 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK04 NZX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2023 113,024 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 109,395 miles

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

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

both headlight cleaning devices not working

Fail 25 Aug 2022 109,391 miles

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

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

both headlight cleaning devices not working

Pass 15 Feb 2021 104,020 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2021 104,020 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 102,224 miles

handbrake efficiency only just meets minimum required and would appear to be in need of adjustment or repair

Fail 7 Feb 2020 102,209 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

handbrake efficiency only just meets minimum required and would appear to be in need of adjustment or repair

Pass 20 Feb 2019 97,855 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 93,891 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 88,968 miles

oil leak

Pass 3 Feb 2016 84,009 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 78,546 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 78,451 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 70,589 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 70,563 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

nearside rear tyre wearing low on legal tread

Pass 13 Mar 2012 59,755 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 54,175 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 54,129 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 47,538 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 38,969 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 36,073 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 30,379 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 NZX is a 2004 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GK04 NZX, 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 NZX registered?

GK04 NZX is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 26 June 2004.

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