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SN04 HYH

2004 BMW X3

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

138,639 mi
Last recorded138,639 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2021 138,639 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

engine and under car wet with oil

Fail 8 Jun 2021 138,639 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

engine and under car wet with oil

Pass 9 Jun 2020 132,336 miles

Front number plate slightly cracked

Oil leak!

Fail 9 Jun 2020 132,336 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front number plate slightly cracked

Oil leak!

Pass 13 Jun 2019 129,274 miles

Oil leak!

Fail 12 Jun 2019 129,274 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak!

Pass 8 May 2018 123,574 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 May 2017 118,851 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 24 May 2017 118,851 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 May 2016 115,308 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 May 2015 110,329 miles

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

Oil leak

pad indicator fault

Fail 1 May 2015 110,329 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 May 2014 105,728 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 May 2014 105,728 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Apr 2013 101,343 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 101,343 miles

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

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 97,622 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 93,519 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 90,394 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 90,394 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 84,805 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 84,805 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2007 63,182 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 HYH is a 2004 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 SN04 HYH, 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 SN04 HYH registered?

SN04 HYH is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 22 May 2004.

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