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L15 NRE

2004 BMW X3

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

99,937 mi
Last recorded99,937 miles
Recorded on25 May 2012
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL15 NRE
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 May 2012 99,937 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 89,641 miles
Pass 3 May 2010 72,895 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 29 Apr 2010 72,893 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 66,462 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 66,460 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 52,082 miles

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

both registration plates deteriorated

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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L15 NRE is a 2004 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 L15 NRE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L15 NRE registered?

L15 NRE is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 21 September 2004.

Is L15 NRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for L15 NRE shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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