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LB04 PMU

2004 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

97,744 mi
Last recorded97,744 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2024 97,744 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm in centre (5.2.3 (e))

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))

headlight lenses slightly crazed

Fail 18 Sep 2024 97,732 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear ball joint, track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm in centre (5.2.3 (e))

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))

headlight lenses slightly crazed

Pass 11 Sep 2023 95,969 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

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))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 94,636 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 92,960 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Sep 2021 92,960 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 90,688 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2019 88,235 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 3mm at time of test (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 84,439 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2018 84,439 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 80,649 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 2mm tread, inner and outer edges worn (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 3mm tread (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Jul 2017 80,649 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 2mm tread, inner and outer edges worn (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 3mm tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 75,885 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 75,885 miles

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

coil spring broken both rear (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 70,168 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 64,915 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 59,463 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 59,463 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 53,891 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 48,497 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 42,666 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 33,946 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 26,519 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 PMU is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 PMU, 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 PMU is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 3 June 2004.

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