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J9 JVY

2004 BMW X3

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

176,056 mi
Last recorded176,056 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ9 JVY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2022 176,056 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 May 2021 165,370 miles

Nearside Front Inner tie rod

Fail 19 May 2021 165,239 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner tie rod

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2020 161,385 miles

Nearside Front tyre neare limit

Fail 26 May 2020 161,385 miles

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

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre neare limit

Pass 13 Jun 2019 159,464 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 157,330 miles

Nearside Rear window jammed up

Pass 31 Oct 2017 139,890 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

engine covers and undertrays fitted covering parts unable to check

Fail 30 Oct 2017 139,889 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

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

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine covers and undertrays fitted covering parts unable to check

Pass 13 Oct 2016 124,620 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 29 Oct 2015 119,025 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2014 112,284 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2014 112,284 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 104,808 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 91,895 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

n/s mirror surround insecure

rear wiper blade split

Fail 26 Jun 2012 91,815 miles

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

n/s mirror surround insecure

rear wiper blade split

Pass 8 Jun 2011 71,471 miles

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

Offside and Nearside Front tyres worn on inner edge

Oil leak

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 58,335 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 3 Jun 2009 46,571 miles

Offside Front Upper All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 46,571 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 36,317 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 25,429 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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J9 JVY is a 2004 BMW X3 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 J9 JVY, 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 J9 JVY registered?

J9 JVY is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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