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SV04 HNM

2004 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

126,840 mi
Last recorded126,840 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV04 HNM
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2023 126,840 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracks in zone B within limits (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2023 126,839 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracks in zone B within limits (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 113,643 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin & discs worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil and reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine - ADDED 5Ltr ENGINE OIL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2022 113,643 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin & discs worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil and reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine - ADDED 5Ltr ENGINE OIL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2021 103,759 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear subframe and link arms all corroded

fuel cap seal slightly perished

Fail 23 Apr 2021 103,758 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Rear subframe and link arms all corroded

fuel cap seal slightly perished

Pass 28 Apr 2020 95,042 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 89,768 miles

Coil spring corroded both front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 25 May 2018 85,627 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2018 85,627 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 May 2017 80,249 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 26 May 2017 80,249 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 May 2016 77,184 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency low

Fail 30 May 2015 73,999 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 May 2015 73,999 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2014 70,360 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 70,357 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 May 2013 64,422 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2012 55,712 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2012 55,712 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 42,756 miles
Pass 31 May 2010 36,006 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 29,935 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW.

NAIL IN L/H/F TYRE TREAD.

REAR BRAKE PADS VERY LOW.

Pass 6 Jun 2008 23,534 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 6 Jun 2008 23,534 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 31 May 2007 17,663 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 17,663 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres worn to 2mm

front number plate cracked

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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SV04 HNM is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 SV04 HNM, 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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SV04 HNM is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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