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L12 TDM

2004 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

60,001 mi
Last recorded60,001 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL12 TDM
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2024 60,001 miles

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

under tray fitted

Pass 30 Mar 2023 59,111 miles

Front prop shaft missing

Nearside Rear pad retaning clip missing

Pass 7 Apr 2022 57,186 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front arms bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 52,506 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 52,284 miles

Reverse lamps not working

handbrake lever has little reserve travel, advise service/adjustment

Fail 26 Sep 2019 52,284 miles

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

Reverse lamps not working

handbrake lever has little reserve travel, advise service/adjustment

Pass 8 Aug 2018 51,973 miles

advise 4x4 light dash

Pass 3 Aug 2017 51,539 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre has a cut but not deep enough to expose ply/cords

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

Offside Front tyre has a cut but not deep enough to expose ply/cords

Pass 10 May 2016 51,056 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2015 50,637 miles

Both front tyres cracked

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

N/s/f tyre 1.6mm inner/2mm outer tread (235/50/18)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/s/f tyre 1.6mm inner/3mm outer edge

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear gearbox mounting worn

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 50,637 miles

Both front tyres cracked

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

N/s/f tyre 1.6mm inner/2mm outer tread (235/50/18)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/s/f tyre 1.6mm inner/3mm outer edge

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear gearbox mounting worn

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Apr 2014 50,099 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/s/f tyre on 3mm of tread

O/s/f tyre on 3mm of tread (235/50/18)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Apr 2013 47,935 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2013 47,931 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 45,575 miles

marks on windscreen caused by wiperblades

nearside rear tyre cracking on tread , but not showing cord

Pass 26 Apr 2011 42,710 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 42,710 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nearside rear tyre is perished

Pass 12 Feb 2010 39,380 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 36,499 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 36,493 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 30,105 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 30,105 miles

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

Cut in sidewall of offside front tyre,not deep enough to reach cords.

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

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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L12 TDM is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 L12 TDM, 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 L12 TDM registered?

L12 TDM is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 30 November 2004.

Is L12 TDM safe to buy?

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