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K321 RYE

2004 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

115,875 mi
Last recorded115,875 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK321 RYE
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2023 115,875 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2023 115,875 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 103,890 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2021 92,590 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2020 83,569 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2020 83,569 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2019 78,186 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 71,698 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 68,176 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Sml oil leak gearbox

Pass 21 Dec 2015 65,180 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 58,334 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 58,334 miles

Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear IMPORTANT. Do not use failure or PRS against this item. For lighting defects please enter 5000 in the 'Find item' box above. (9.1)

Pass 24 May 2012 55,591 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 45,869 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 45,841 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 May 2009 37,945 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 31,140 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 24,176 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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K321 RYE is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 K321 RYE, 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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K321 RYE is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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