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RY04 LBA

2004 BMW X3

Silver Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

131,839 mi
Last recorded131,839 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY04 LBA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2024 131,839 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2024 131,839 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2023 128,381 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 123,819 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 122,086 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 122,046 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 118,750 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 111,622 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear bump stop split

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 13 Sep 2017 111,622 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear bump stop split

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 109,825 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 99,534 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 91,285 miles

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)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 80,048 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 72,770 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 64,492 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 56,614 miles

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

nearside front tyre heavily cracked but not showing ply or cords

offside front tyre heavily cracked but not showing ply or cords

Pass 10 Sep 2009 47,126 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 40,101 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2007 33,124 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 LBA is a 2004 BMW X3 in Silver with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 RY04 LBA, 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 RY04 LBA registered?

RY04 LBA is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 26 July 2004.

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