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SE04 HAN

2004 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

151,408 mi
Last recorded151,408 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE04 HAN
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2024 151,408 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2023 148,366 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2023 148,366 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2022 142,265 miles

all tyres worn low and cracked and perished

Pass 27 Jul 2021 137,645 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jul 2021 137,644 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 135,912 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 133,333 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 133,311 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2018 126,848 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 120,941 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 115,185 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 110,362 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 104,485 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 104,485 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2013 98,505 miles

all 4 tyres have side wall damage

Fail 9 May 2013 98,505 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

all 4 tyres have side wall damage

oil leak oil on under tray

Pass 10 Sep 2012 91,062 miles

advise handbrake reqs attention

advise n/s/r inner side light n/w

advise n/s/r shock absorber bump stop perished

Fail 7 Sep 2012 91,062 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

advise handbrake reqs attention

advise n/s/r inner side light n/w

advise n/s/r shock absorber bump stop perished

Pass 4 Aug 2011 82,168 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 82,088 miles

Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 73,657 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 65,464 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 55,544 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 42,690 miles

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

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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SE04 HAN is a 2004 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 SE04 HAN, 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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SE04 HAN is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 20 July 2004.

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