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SF04 RSK

2004 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

127,254 mi
Last recorded127,254 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF04 RSK
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2023 127,254 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2023 127,251 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 120,547 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2021 120,547 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 115,320 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 115,320 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 107,860 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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))

condition of rear wiper blade

Pass 27 Feb 2018 105,923 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 103,807 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 103,672 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Sep 2016 103,672 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 101,093 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

oil leak from top and bottom areas of engine

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 25 Nov 2014 95,401 miles

oil leak at front diff

Fail 25 Nov 2014 95,401 miles

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

oil leak at front diff

Pass 16 Dec 2013 94,297 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 90,861 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2012 90,861 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 79,170 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 69,330 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 57,541 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 51,922 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 37,794 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 37,740 miles

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

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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SF04 RSK is a 2004 BMW X3 in Blue 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 SF04 RSK, 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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SF04 RSK is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 2 August 2004.

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