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SKZ 9108

2004 BMW X3

Black Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2023
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

176,526 mi
Last recorded176,526 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSKZ 9108
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2022 176,526 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2022 176,526 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both x 2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 166,448 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2021 166,423 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jan 2020 151,138 miles

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

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

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

travel on handbrake

Fail 20 Jan 2020 151,138 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

travel on handbrake

Pass 9 Jan 2019 140,606 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

advice n/s rear shocker dust cover detatched

advice o/s parking brake effort just met may need repair or adjustment

advice small oil leak

Pass 9 Jan 2018 131,392 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured and o/s rear (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

advice brake pad warning light on

advice slight brake bind at n/s front brake

Pass 11 Jan 2017 124,903 miles

Brake pad wear indicator MIL on, noise on RHR brake on hand brake application

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

handbrake performance only just met investigation may be required

Fail 10 Jan 2017 124,902 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Brake pad wear indicator MIL on, noise on RHR brake on hand brake application

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low Adjusted (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 120,531 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 120,531 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2015 120,525 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 113,618 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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SKZ 9108 is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SKZ 9108, 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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What year was SKZ 9108 registered?

SKZ 9108 is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 21 May 2004.

Is SKZ 9108 safe to buy?

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