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RY04 LFE

2004 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

153,668 mi
Last recorded153,668 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2023 153,668 miles

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

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

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front & rear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 139,308 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber dust cover loose.

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Fail 1 Mar 2022 139,096 miles

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorber dust cover loose.

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Pass 10 Mar 2021 129,920 miles

n/s/f tyre damaged on sidewall &wearing low on edge

o/s/f tyre wearing low on edge

oil leaks noted

rear discs showing wear/corrossion

Pass 17 Feb 2020 126,487 miles

Nearside Front tyres outer sidewall cut slightly

Pass 15 Feb 2019 124,399 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2019 124,377 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 119,053 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 115,414 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 115,408 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread + worn very close to cords on inner edge 235/50r18 (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.1mm+wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 109,672 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2016 109,672 miles

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Both front inside on the outside. (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2015 102,518 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Mar 2014 97,329 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 91,937 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2012 87,141 miles

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

Rear disc's corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2011 83,533 miles

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

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

Propshaft component defective

Pass 20 Sep 2010 74,643 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2010 74,643 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 59,884 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 45,136 miles

front tyres wearing edges, ok for mot at present

Pass 23 Aug 2007 31,866 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 31,084 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 LFE is a 2004 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 LFE, 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 LFE is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 14 July 2004.

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