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LB04 XKA

2004 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

90,388 mi
Last recorded90,388 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2024 90,388 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 86,885 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 82,243 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 77,663 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2021 77,663 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2020 73,557 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect damp effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing close to limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear differential mount deteriating

gear box mounting deteriating

oil leak

slight oil seepage from a powersteering pipe

Fail 11 Jan 2020 73,557 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect damp effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing close to limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear differential mount deteriating

gear box mounting deteriating

oil leak

slight oil seepage from a powersteering pipe

Pass 4 Jan 2019 69,556 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 66,109 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 62,185 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 58,926 miles

Nearside Front Tyre cracked

Fail 18 Jan 2016 58,911 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre cracked

Pass 16 Jan 2015 55,974 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 55,974 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside 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)

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s-/os sill has cover

Pass 25 Jan 2014 52,596 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 49,676 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 45,923 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 41,416 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 41,412 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 36,902 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 30,999 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 25,282 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 25,282 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 XKA 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 XKA, 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 XKA is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 20 May 2004.

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