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SM52 RUS

2004 BMW X3

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

124,517 mi
Last recorded124,517 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM52 RUS
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2018 124,517 miles

Front engine oil leak

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Apr 2017 108,617 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON.

Oil leak ()

Fail 4 Apr 2017 108,617 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON.

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Apr 2016 103,141 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 97,150 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 97,150 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 82,980 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 82,980 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 71,662 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 71,659 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 61,329 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 4 Jan 2012 61,329 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 48,592 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 36,592 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 35,963 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 15 Oct 2008 26,182 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2007 16,838 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 16,838 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2006 8,313 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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SM52 RUS is a 2004 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 SM52 RUS, 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 SM52 RUS registered?

SM52 RUS is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 13 September 2004.

Is SM52 RUS safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM52 RUS shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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