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SN04 STC

2004 BMW X3

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

91,807 mi
Last recorded91,807 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2018 91,807 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 88,947 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 1 Dec 2017 88,944 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Nov 2016 86,595 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Oct 2015 81,569 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

oil leak

Fail 27 Oct 2015 81,568 miles

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

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

EML on

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front tyre has a nail

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

oil leak

Pass 14 Oct 2014 73,420 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 73,354 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 61,838 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 55,957 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Sep 2011 51,765 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Aug 2010 45,500 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 45,500 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 41,428 miles

NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER TREAD WEAR

Pass 13 Sep 2008 34,133 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 34,133 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 25,338 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 STC is a 2004 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 STC, 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 STC registered?

SN04 STC is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 9 August 2004.

Is SN04 STC safe to buy?

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