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SN04 JBL

2004 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

76,930 mi
Last recorded76,930 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2016 76,930 miles

Front brake pads very low.

Pass 3 Nov 2015 70,415 miles

Offside Front tyre is excessively worn on both edges

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak

Fail 2 Nov 2015 70,414 miles

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

Offside Front tyre is excessively worn on both edges

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak

Pass 4 Nov 2014 63,744 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake discs and pads are slightly worn

Fail 4 Nov 2014 63,743 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake discs and pads are slightly worn

Pass 30 Oct 2013 57,243 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Oct 2013 57,243 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Oct 2012 50,333 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 43,657 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 36,724 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 35,844 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 35,844 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside rear tyre tread worn out on inner edge. [Dunlop SP Sport 9000 255/45 X ZR18]

Pass 22 Jun 2009 30,761 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 27,551 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 JBL is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SN04 JBL, 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 SN04 JBL registered?

SN04 JBL is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 29 June 2004.

Is SN04 JBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SN04 JBL shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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