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K777 BOW

2004 BMW X3

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

185,771 mi
Last recorded185,771 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK777 BOW
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2020 185,771 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2020 185,641 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 182,103 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 182,103 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 176,303 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2018 176,302 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2017 169,098 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 161,311 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

mot test carried out in wet conditions

rear brake pads low

some bulbs not working on high level brake light

Pass 10 Jun 2015 146,044 miles

some of the bulbs in the high level light inop

under body muddy

wear on hand brake

Fail 10 Jun 2015 146,044 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

some of the bulbs in the high level light inop

under body muddy

wear on hand brake

Pass 10 Jun 2014 132,699 miles

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 24 Jun 2013 117,374 miles

plastic covers fitted to underside and outer body sills.

Pass 15 May 2012 103,696 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

engine management light on

Pass 28 May 2011 89,204 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 75,110 miles

nearside rear tyre sidewall damaged

offside front coil spring plastic cover not seated correctly

Fail 3 Jun 2010 75,110 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre sidewall damaged

offside front coil spring plastic cover not seated correctly

Pass 5 Jun 2009 60,371 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2009 60,307 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 46,837 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2007 34,271 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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K777 BOW is a 2004 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 K777 BOW, 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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K777 BOW is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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