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GM04 PBY

2004 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

122,122 mi
Last recorded122,122 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM04 PBY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2022 122,122 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 110,784 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 110,784 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 101,484 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2019 101,482 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 95,919 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 95,918 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 89,040 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 89,040 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 23 Jul 2016 80,641 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 75,519 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 71,270 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Dec 2012 57,287 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 51,011 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 39,690 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 39,690 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 27,929 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 15,546 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2008 15,546 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

near side front tyre wearing on edges

near side rear tyre starting to wear on inner edge and start to crack

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 19 Jun 2007 13,212 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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GM04 PBY 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 70%.

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 GM04 PBY, 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 GM04 PBY registered?

GM04 PBY is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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