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SN04 MXL

2004 BMW X3

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

136,180 mi
Last recorded136,180 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN04 MXL
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2019 136,180 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 24 Sep 2018 128,459 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2018 128,455 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2017 111,183 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 28 May 2016 105,031 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 102,645 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 96,519 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 91,167 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 87,532 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 85,956 miles

nearside front wiper not the best

Fail 23 Sep 2011 85,956 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

nearside front wiper not the best

Pass 23 Sep 2010 84,217 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 84,154 miles

front & rear brake discs pitted.

steering rack boots contaminated with grease.

Pass 18 Feb 2010 80,353 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 61,871 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 61,871 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 39,898 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 12,756 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 MXL is a 2004 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MXL, 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 MXL registered?

SN04 MXL is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 26 May 2004.

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