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SK54 TYP

2004 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,832 mi
Last recorded116,832 miles
Recorded on16 May 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK54 TYP
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2018 116,832 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (7.1.2)

Oil leak various engine oil leaks + level low ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' various minor chips/cracks to winscreen (8.3.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s o/s rear pitted/corroded (3.5.1i)

n/s front tyre wearing outer edge

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 102,163 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all four shockers (2.7.2a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

fuel cap seal starting to crack

Fail 25 Apr 2017 102,163 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating inoperative (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all four shockers (2.7.2a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

fuel cap seal starting to crack

Pass 26 May 2016 97,382 miles

coolant light on + level low

exhaust mountings/heatshields excessively corroded

o/s rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

Fail 25 May 2016 97,382 miles

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

coolant light on + level low

exhaust mountings/heatshields excessively corroded

o/s rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

Pass 11 May 2015 89,022 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 89,022 miles

Front Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j)

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

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

engine drive belt slightly splitting/cracking

various engine/gearbox oil leaks

Pass 3 Apr 2014 75,921 miles

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

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

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

n/s reverse light inop

Pass 17 Apr 2013 92,872 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2012 55,223 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 51,035 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 46,660 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 35,417 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 31,340 miles

brake pad warning lamp on

Pass 2 Oct 2007 22,247 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 2 Oct 2007 22,247 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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SK54 TYP is a 2004 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 SK54 TYP, 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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SK54 TYP is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 3 September 2004.

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