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GP04 XLZ

2004 BMW X3

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

121,459 mi
Last recorded121,459 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP04 XLZ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2022 121,459 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 11 Oct 2022 121,459 miles

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 114,663 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2021 114,655 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Oct 2020 106,125 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 96,685 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 93,383 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 89,892 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 81,707 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 81,707 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 75,544 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 67,372 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 67,372 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 65,696 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Sep 2013 65,694 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Sep 2012 61,404 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsr tyre cracking between tread

Pass 6 Sep 2011 57,409 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 57,409 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 52,500 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 52,500 miles

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

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)

nsr tyre in poor condition

Pass 10 Sep 2009 48,681 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 41,955 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 35,663 miles

front pads wearing low

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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GP04 XLZ is a 2004 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 GP04 XLZ, 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 GP04 XLZ registered?

GP04 XLZ is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 18 June 2004.

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