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S33 XDR

2003 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

107,700 mi
Last recorded107,700 miles
Recorded on6 May 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW X358,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS33 XDR
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 May 2022 107,700 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2021 105,557 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately secured Auxiliary wiring unsecured in engine compartment (4.11 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 24 May 2021 105,555 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Electrical wiring inadequately secured Auxiliary wiring unsecured in engine compartment (4.11 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 May 2020 104,716 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 May 2020 104,716 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 May 2019 95,788 miles

Front doesnt show supplier or bs number

Rear doesnt show supplier or bs number

Fail 17 May 2019 95,788 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front doesnt show supplier or bs number

Rear doesnt show supplier or bs number

Pass 18 May 2018 85,819 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 20 May 2017 77,352 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 71,888 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 64,578 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 63,423 miles

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

offside front tyre close to wear bars

unable to see inboard brake pads

Fail 5 Sep 2014 63,409 miles

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

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

offside front tyre close to wear bars

unable to see inboard brake pads

Pass 12 Sep 2013 58,920 miles

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

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

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

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

nsr tyre inner tread devoid,& sidewall damaged

Fail 11 Sep 2013 58,920 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

nsr tyre inner tread devoid,& sidewall damaged

Pass 7 Apr 2012 50,988 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 45,912 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 43,020 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 33,995 miles

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

cuts in tread on offside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre starting to perrish

rear number plate loose

Pass 18 Aug 2008 20,359 miles

Airbag warning light on.

Fail 17 Jul 2008 20,306 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 14,061 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 8,806 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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S33 XDR is a 2003 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2003 BMW X3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 58,920 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 S33 XDR, 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 23 years old, this BMW X3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S33 XDR registered?

S33 XDR is a 2003 BMW X3, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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