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LA04 XET

2004 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

113,825 mi
Last recorded113,825 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA04 XET
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2023 113,825 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2022 108,533 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 102,088 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 99,607 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 97,321 miles

Rear diff leaking

light scratches on the front windscreen

Fail 24 Sep 2019 97,321 miles

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

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

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

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

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))

Rear diff leaking

light scratches on the front windscreen

Pass 12 Jun 2018 89,047 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2017 81,064 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 78,410 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 78,267 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Jul 2016 78,262 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 71,518 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 65,210 miles

plastic sill covers fitted + plastic covers fitted under vehicle front and rear preventing full view for inspection.

screw in o/s/f tyre.

tyre presure warning light stays on .

Fail 14 Feb 2014 65,210 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

plastic sill covers fitted + plastic covers fitted under vehicle front and rear preventing full view for inspection.

screw in o/s/f tyre.

tyre presure warning light stays on .

Pass 28 Feb 2013 58,943 miles

Nearside Rear 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 29 Feb 2012 51,723 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres cracking in tread

brake fluid low

Fail 28 Feb 2012 51,683 miles

Offside Front 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)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres cracking in tread

brake fluid low

Pass 17 Aug 2010 37,634 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 32,651 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 32,651 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 27,046 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 20,024 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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LA04 XET is a 2004 BMW X3 in Blue 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 LA04 XET, 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 LA04 XET registered?

LA04 XET is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 30 June 2004.

Is LA04 XET safe to buy?

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