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RY04 KZA

2004 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

148,116 mi
Last recorded148,116 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY04 KZA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2020 148,116 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 137,182 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 124,200 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 124,200 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 115,434 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 114,529 miles

Both rear tyres starting to crack and perish on sidewalls

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear brake discs starting to rust

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

Fail 22 Sep 2016 114,529 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both rear tyres starting to crack and perish on sidewalls

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear brake discs starting to rust

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 109,132 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

cut in nearside front tyre sidewall

rear gearbox mounting rubber perished

Fail 24 Jul 2015 109,122 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

cut in nearside front tyre sidewall

rear gearbox mounting rubber perished

Pass 21 Jul 2014 101,198 miles

Nearside 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

although out of zone A there is a chip underneath that requires attention

Fail 21 Jul 2014 101,198 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

although out of zone A there is a chip underneath that requires attention

Pass 30 Jul 2013 93,910 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 87,217 miles

Advise replace both rear tyres

Fuel filler cap seal perished/splitting but seals Ok at time of test

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front tyre perished/torn but not deep enough to expose cords at time of test

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear wheels have, what appears to be, curb damage so advise wheel alignment checked & adjusted as required.

Vehicle has sideskirts & wheel arch covers obscuring some bodywork.

Pass 2 Aug 2011 80,628 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 80,628 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 74,242 miles

Strongly adv, Full brake inspection, o/s/r centre brake light three quarter working, Tracking check, Nail in o/s/r tyre, Suspect n/s/f suspension leg damp.

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

Fail 8 Jul 2010 74,242 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Strongly adv, Full brake inspection, o/s/r centre brake light three quarter working, Tracking check, Nail in o/s/r tyre, Suspect n/s/f suspension leg damp.

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 66,319 miles

Adv, Full brake inspection, n/s/f tyre worn inner and outer tread, Tracking check, Washer jets require adjustment, Nail in o/s/r tyre tread, Plastic covers over brakes/steering/outer sills,

Rear centre brake light, part segments not working.

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

Fail 30 Jul 2009 66,319 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Adv, Full brake inspection, n/s/f tyre worn inner and outer tread, Tracking check, Washer jets require adjustment, Nail in o/s/r tyre tread, Plastic covers over brakes/steering/outer sills,

Rear centre brake light, part segments not working.

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 57,652 miles

All four tyres wearing on inner edge

Belly pan fitted

Full sill covers fitted

Handbrake noisy in operation

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

Screen damaged close to limit

Underbody protection panels fitted brake pipes partially covered

Fail 24 Jun 2008 57,652 miles

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

All four tyres wearing on inner edge

Belly pan fitted

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

Full sill covers fitted

Handbrake noisy in operation

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

Screen damaged close to limit

Underbody protection panels fitted brake pipes partially covered

Pass 29 Jun 2007 45,280 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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RY04 KZA 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 63.6%.

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 RY04 KZA, 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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RY04 KZA is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 28 June 2004.

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