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GU04 BFK

2004 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

148,831 mi
Last recorded148,831 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU04 BFK
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2021 148,831 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2021 148,829 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn front arm outer joint excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2020 143,593 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2019 120,884 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x 2 front and x 2 rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 May 2019 120,465 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x 2 front and x 2 rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 May 2018 104,989 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 93,952 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2016 84,623 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 16 May 2015 76,826 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 69,068 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres wearing slightly on edges/cuts in tread

Fail 20 May 2013 67,286 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front tyres have cuts in tread

Pass 20 May 2013 67,286 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front tyres have cuts in tread

Pass 25 May 2012 64,679 miles

centre stop light partially working

chip in offside of screen not in swept area

Fail 16 May 2012 64,654 miles

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

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

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

centre stop light partially working

chip in offside of screen not in swept area

Pass 19 May 2011 58,867 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 58,867 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 May 2010 49,450 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 49,386 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2009 42,472 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2008 34,890 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 26,334 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 BFK is a 2004 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GU04 BFK, 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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GU04 BFK is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 24 May 2004.

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