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S3 XCA

2004 BMW 6 Series

Grey Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

50,351 mi
Last recorded50,351 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2012
Typical for 2004 BMW 6 Series73,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS3 XCA
MakeBMW
Model6 Series
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2012 50,351 miles

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)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 42,347 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 33,517 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 33,507 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 25,617 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 15,960 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 6 Series?

Based on 57,601 MOT tests across 6,687 vehicles.

83.8%
Pass Rate
6,496
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
6,687
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has ply or cords exposed 533
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 463
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 343
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 273
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 267
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S3 XCA is a 2004 BMW 6 Series in Grey with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2004 BMW 6 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.8% with a typical mileage of 73,200 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 6 Series fails its MOT is tyre has ply or cords exposed, accounting for 533 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S3 XCA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 6 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 22 years old, this BMW 6 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S3 XCA?

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What year was S3 XCA registered?

S3 XCA is a 2004 BMW 6 Series, first registered on 18 March 2004.

Is S3 XCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S3 XCA shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S3 XCA have outstanding finance?

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