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SJ04 JTY

2004 BMW X3

Black Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2023
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,926 mi
Last recorded111,926 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ04 JTY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2022 111,926 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2021 111,092 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2021 111,092 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2020 105,308 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at repair welds (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush - chalk marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 102,670 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 99,311 miles

Front Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 30 Oct 2018 99,310 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2017 85,541 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 79,256 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 Dec 2016 79,256 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part bracket insecure (3.6.B.4a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Dec 2015 64,401 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 64,401 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 62,566 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres cracked

Fail 26 Jan 2015 62,566 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres cracked

Pass 21 Jan 2014 59,107 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 58,320 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 58,320 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Engine management light on

Pass 7 Nov 2011 55,143 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 55,143 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 50,010 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2010 49,981 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 43,905 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 39,799 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 33,765 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 33,765 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 27,438 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 17,511 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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SJ04 JTY is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SJ04 JTY, 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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SJ04 JTY is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 3 June 2004.

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