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SE04 XHC

2004 BMW X3

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,450 mi
Last recorded73,450 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2015
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE04 XHC
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2015 73,450 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 73,376 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 69,156 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 62,657 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 53,525 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 53,521 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 44,135 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 44,099 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 34,020 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 34,016 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 24,291 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2007 17,508 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 XHC is a 2004 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XHC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SE04 XHC registered?

SE04 XHC is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 19 July 2004.

Is SE04 XHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SE04 XHC shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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