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H6 SHO

2003 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

71,716 mi
Last recorded71,716 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW X358,920 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH6 SHO
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 71,716 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft damaged but serviceable (6.1.7 (e))

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

Fail 12 Aug 2025 71,716 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft damaged but serviceable (6.1.7 (e))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2024 69,311 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 64,393 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2022 64,043 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2021 62,642 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2020 60,980 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2019 15,350 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 59,069 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 58,063 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2016 56,711 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 54,762 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 52,923 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 51,222 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 48,476 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 40,943 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 26,691 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 21,580 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 20,337 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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H6 SHO is a 2003 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

Across all 2003 BMW X3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 58,920 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 H6 SHO, 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 23 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 H6 SHO registered?

H6 SHO is a 2003 BMW X3, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is H6 SHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for H6 SHO shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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