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HC04 CLU

2004 BMW X3

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

132,468 mi
Last recorded132,468 miles
Recorded on11 May 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHC04 CLU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2018 132,468 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Fail 11 May 2018 132,467 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 May 2017 121,083 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 18 May 2016 112,661 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 101,815 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 31 May 2014 94,130 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 94,130 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

nearside bonnet catch not engaging

offside rear tyre has a deep cut in outer wall

Pass 9 Jul 2013 88,933 miles

N/S O/S Front and Rear brake disc worn and crorrded

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 80,527 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 70,563 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 61,041 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 51,337 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 43,640 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2007 33,510 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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HC04 CLU is a 2004 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 HC04 CLU, 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 HC04 CLU registered?

HC04 CLU is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 19 July 2004.

Is HC04 CLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HC04 CLU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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