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LB04 CUY

2004 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

117,172 mi
Last recorded117,172 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB04 CUY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2024 117,172 miles

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

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

Offside Front fog light and lens missing

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

corrosion to rear underside of vehicle

Pass 2 Nov 2023 109,234 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 103,378 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 3 Nov 2022 103,378 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 98,861 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tires both 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside wiper arm worn

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Outer sill and undercovers obscuring view

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 5 Nov 2021 98,861 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tires both 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside wiper arm worn

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Outer sill and undercovers obscuring view

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 19 Oct 2020 92,979 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Nearside Front wiper arm linkage worn

chip in windscreen

sill and under covers

Fail 19 Oct 2020 92,979 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Nearside Front wiper arm linkage worn

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

chip in windscreen

sill and under covers

Pass 6 May 2019 84,638 miles

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

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

small stone chip in windscreen

Pass 25 Oct 2017 74,219 miles

Oil leak ()

both front and n/s/r tyres 3mm

Fail 18 Oct 2017 74,219 miles

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

Oil leak ()

both front and n/s/r tyres 3mm

Pass 22 Nov 2016 67,740 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 55,600 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 51,974 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side front tyre getting low

sill covers fitted

Fail 17 Nov 2014 51,974 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side front tyre getting low

sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Oct 2013 44,153 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres low inner edge

both rear tyres perished

sill covers fitted

Fail 22 Oct 2013 44,153 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres low inner edge

both rear tyres perished

coolant below minimum, topped up to enable test

sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2012 36,603 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 19 Oct 2011 30,499 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 30,499 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 Apr 2010 24,661 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 20,446 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 14,494 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 9,584 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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LB04 CUY is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 LB04 CUY, 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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LB04 CUY is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 9 June 2004.

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