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SO04 MGY

2004 BMW X3

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

103,852 mi
Last recorded103,852 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO04 MGY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2020 103,852 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 96,633 miles

Nearside Front Outer cv boot deteriorated

all coil springs corroded to badly corroded

coolant warning light

exhaust system flanges deteriorated

oil leaks

Pass 5 Apr 2018 89,511 miles

exhaust shields deteriorating

play osf ball joint (lower rear) arm

some components corrosion

Pass 4 Apr 2017 85,401 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 83,855 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

engine covers and under trays fitted

front brake pads and discs worn

Pass 4 Sep 2015 78,555 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 70,820 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 62,168 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 55,709 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 49,529 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 42,175 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 35,895 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2009 35,829 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 27,404 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 18,841 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 18,839 miles

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

both front tyre's starting to wear on inside edge's

Pass 9 Apr 2007 17,513 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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SO04 MGY is a 2004 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 SO04 MGY, 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 SO04 MGY registered?

SO04 MGY is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 20 May 2004.

Is SO04 MGY safe to buy?

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