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JFZ 3381

2004 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2023
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

128,768 mi
Last recorded128,768 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJFZ 3381
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2022 128,768 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2021 127,280 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 126,227 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Dunlop 235/50/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Dunlop 235/50/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Jul 2020 126,227 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Dunlop 235/50/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Dunlop 235/50/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 123,645 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2019 123,643 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Ball joint up (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 119,153 miles

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 116,875 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 116,875 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement steel arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 113,746 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear discs corroded beyond service standard

Pass 7 Jul 2015 112,509 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 112,509 miles

Front Service brake indicates brake judder (3.7.D.1)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 112,087 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 106,949 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 101,455 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 101,455 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 95,670 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 95,670 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 84,927 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 84,927 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 May 2009 70,648 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 70,648 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 59,042 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 59,033 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 18 Jun 2007 45,657 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2007 45,657 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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JFZ 3381 is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 JFZ 3381, 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 JFZ 3381 registered?

JFZ 3381 is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 24 June 2004.

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