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SC04 UJB

2004 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

116,778 mi
Last recorded116,778 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC04 UJB
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2018 116,778 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 116,733 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

under tray fitted

Fail 22 Aug 2016 116,585 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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)

engine oil leaking (below minimum level).

engine running rough,possible misfire.

Pass 13 Aug 2015 109,534 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 100,446 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2014 100,416 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Apr 2013 91,659 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 18 Apr 2013 91,652 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 May 2012 88,603 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 75,071 miles

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

o/s/f brake backplate slightly insecure

Pass 21 May 2010 61,520 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

full underbody inspection not carried out due to plastic cover

Pass 19 May 2009 46,507 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 36,885 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 36,882 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2007 28,873 miles

brake pad warning light on ... pads look fine ????

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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SC04 UJB is a 2004 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 SC04 UJB, 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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SC04 UJB is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 18 June 2004.

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