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SE04 LGZ

2004 BMW X3

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

170,471 mi
Last recorded170,471 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE04 LGZ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2022 170,471 miles

Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (1.6 (e))

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 153,119 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 23 Sep 2021 153,119 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 142,171 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2020 142,171 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 133,475 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Aug 2019 133,442 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 125,312 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

oil leak

Fail 10 Oct 2018 125,312 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

oil leak

Pass 15 Aug 2017 115,101 miles

Front Wiper Blades Slightly Worn

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S + O/S (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/S + O/S (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 103,731 miles

Both Side Front Tyre Outer Wall Cracked..

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Side Front And Rear.. (3.5.1g)

parking brake has just met the requirement, requires servicing

Pass 7 Aug 2015 97,749 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)

both front tyres wearing on edges

nearside front wing damaged

Pass 30 Jul 2014 90,644 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 90,643 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 83,058 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 74,301 miles

All Brake pads good Pads warining light on

Pass 27 Jul 2011 66,546 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 66,545 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 58,737 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 49,357 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 40,047 miles

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

brake worning lght on but brake pads are good

Pass 13 Aug 2007 30,452 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2007 30,449 miles

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

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

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 LGZ is a 2004 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 LGZ, 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 LGZ is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 22 July 2004.

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