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SE04 LHB

2004 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

78,142 mi
Last recorded78,142 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE04 LHB
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 14 Sep 2023 78,142 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat to center...clamps broken both pipes (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 235/50/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

covers missing off both wing mirrors no sharp edges at time of test

Pass 12 Sep 2022 77,475 miles

Front wipers smearing slightly

Pass 31 Aug 2021 76,317 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 75,144 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 73,365 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 71,762 miles

covers fitted at time of test

Pass 8 May 2017 69,724 miles

Nsr brake discs corroded

Fail 8 May 2017 69,724 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nsr brake discs corroded

Pass 16 May 2016 66,749 miles

Osr shocker bump stop deteriated

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 63,731 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)

osr bump stop deteriated

Pass 23 Apr 2014 60,884 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 57,527 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 57,527 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 51,314 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 51,314 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 48,851 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2011 48,851 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 46,255 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 46,243 miles

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

brake warning light on

Pass 5 Nov 2009 39,109 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 28,945 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 15,160 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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SE04 LHB is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LHB, 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 LHB is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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