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GU04 AHJ

2004 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

120,115 mi
Last recorded120,115 miles
Recorded on19 May 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU04 AHJ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2022 120,115 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 115,805 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2021 115,805 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2020 112,513 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 108,137 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 29 May 2018 103,494 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 97,191 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 92,627 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 92,476 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 92,396 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

brake warning lamp on

Pass 9 May 2014 91,241 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 88,953 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 May 2012 88,272 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 May 2011 86,955 miles

Rear number plate has slight shadow on font but still easily readable

Fail 21 May 2011 86,945 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 May 2010 84,871 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 May 2010 84,871 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 79,531 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 72,507 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 50,087 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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GU04 AHJ 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 80%.

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 GU04 AHJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GU04 AHJ registered?

GU04 AHJ is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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