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SN04 JBJ

2004 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

159,294 mi
Last recorded159,294 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN04 JBJ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2022 159,294 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

TPMS on

too bouncy suspension

Pass 22 Oct 2020 151,610 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Ns front bumper corner damaged

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear shocks are soft

Stone chip in screen

Fail 15 Oct 2020 151,570 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working No pump noise heard (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Ns front bumper corner damaged

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear shocks are soft

Stone chip in screen

Pass 15 Oct 2019 148,564 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 142,354 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 134,053 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 134,053 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2017 133,393 miles

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

coil spring broken nearside rear (2.4.C.1a)

registration plate deteriorated front (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 123,491 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2016 123,491 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 109,469 miles

rear seat belts not checked

Fail 14 Sep 2015 109,466 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

rear seat belts not checked

Pass 16 Sep 2014 100,252 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 91,469 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 91,117 miles

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

nearside tyre worn to tread markers

Pass 11 Dec 2012 84,390 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 73,048 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 68,583 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 68,583 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 60,272 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 58,214 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 49,997 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 41,523 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 JBJ is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 JBJ, 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 JBJ registered?

SN04 JBJ is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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The MOT history for SN04 JBJ shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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