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J40 MNB

2004 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

159,170 mi
Last recorded159,170 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ40 MNB
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2021 159,170 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2020 154,763 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2019 144,921 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2018 133,498 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 125,180 miles

rear tyres cracking

Fail 10 May 2017 125,144 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/50/18 perished and cracked (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed badly perished and cracked (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

bad engine oil leak

engine management light on dash

rear exhaust box slight blow

Pass 13 May 2016 118,211 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre inner and outer side walls showing damage and perishing and cracking badly no cords showing

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

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

Offside Rear tyre inner and outer side walls showing damage and perishing and cracking no cords showing.

knocking noise on front suspension/drive line when test driven.

oil leak under vehicle.

Fail 13 May 2016 118,209 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing buckle missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre inner and outer side walls showing damage and perishing and cracking badly no cords showing

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

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

Offside Rear tyre inner and outer side walls showing damage and perishing and cracking no cords showing.

knocking noise on front suspension/drive line when test driven.

oil leak under vehicle.

Pass 15 May 2015 109,932 miles

Front brake pads wearing uneven but brake recordings good

Fuel cap seal starting to crack and perish

Nearside rear tyre perishing

Offside rear tyre perishing

Oil leak from engine/bell housing

Oil spray needed as underbody corroding

Slight play in the offside front rack end

Unable to properly check the sills as trims fitted

Fail 11 May 2015 109,915 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front brake pads wearing uneven but brake recordings good

Fuel cap seal starting to crack and perish

Nearside rear tyre perishing

Offside rear tyre perishing

Oil leak from engine/bell housing

Oil spray needed as underbody corroding

Slight play in the offside front rack end

Unable to properly check the sills as trims fitted

Pass 25 Jun 2014 102,401 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 10,339 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 91,131 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 90,942 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 27 Jun 2012 80,885 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 80,885 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 69,957 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2011 69,887 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2010 59,558 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 Jul 2010 59,558 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 49,992 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 49,714 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 May 2008 32,514 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 31,931 miles

advise front disc pads

advise rear disc pads 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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J40 MNB is a 2004 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 J40 MNB, 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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J40 MNB is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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