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SN04 ABE

2004 BMW X3

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

144,963 mi
Last recorded144,963 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN04 ABE
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2020 144,963 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine covers fitted

Pass 15 Jan 2019 144,606 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 144,352 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 141,405 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 137,479 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 137,479 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 130,022 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2014 125,228 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 May 2013 114,001 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 113,793 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

centre and rear heat sheild insecure

n/s/f brake disc backing plate insecure

o/s/f brake disc backing plate starting to break away

Pass 23 Jun 2012 103,658 miles

n/s/f light unit cracked

Fail 19 Jun 2012 103,658 miles

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

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/f light unit cracked

Pass 6 Jun 2011 90,992 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres on 3mm

n/s/f light unit cracked

o/s/f washer jets o/s jet blocked

Pass 9 Jun 2010 77,892 miles

n/s/f light unit cracked

Fail 9 Jun 2010 77,892 miles

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

n/s upper side light not in good working order

n/s/f light unit cracked

Pass 5 Jun 2009 63,749 miles

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

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

both rear tyres tread depth 3mm

Pass 14 Jun 2007 38,888 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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SN04 ABE is a 2004 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SN04 ABE, 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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SN04 ABE is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 18 June 2004.

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