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T88 BOS

2004 BMW X3

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

163,221 mi
Last recorded163,221 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT88 BOS
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2021 163,221 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 149,842 miles

Central Front Coolant leak coolant staining around plastic coolant housing on front of engine ()

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

Nearside Front Upper Coolant leak coolant leak from radiator/expansion tank area ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/r tyre 2mm in central tread 255/40 R19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/r tyre 2mm in central tread 255/40 R19 (5.2.3 (e))

metalic noise coming from engine at idle

tpms light on dash

Fail 24 Jul 2020 145,765 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect suspect dip beam bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel fixing missing two wheel bolts missing from n/s/f wheel (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s/f drop link upper ball joint boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Coolant leak coolant staining around plastic coolant housing on front of engine ()

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

Nearside Front Upper Coolant leak coolant leak from radiator/expansion tank area ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/r tyre 2mm in central tread 255/40 R19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/r tyre 2mm in central tread 255/40 R19 (5.2.3 (e))

metalic noise coming from engine at idle

tpms light on dash

Pass 8 Mar 2019 131,614 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 123,046 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 123,046 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 120,252 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear drive shaft worn

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Slight binding nearside front brakes

Fail 30 Mar 2017 120,252 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear drive shaft worn

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Slight binding nearside front brakes

Pass 17 Dec 2015 116,582 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front suspension arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front suspension arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2014 106,392 miles

n/s/r drive shaft gaitor damaged

Fail 6 Oct 2014 106,291 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

n/s/r cv joint gaiter damaged

Pass 2 Oct 2013 95,934 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 95,934 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 92,593 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 88,062 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 81,180 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 81,066 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 66,518 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 50,892 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2008 50,896 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2007 38,490 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 26 Nov 2007 38,488 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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T88 BOS is a 2004 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 T88 BOS, 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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T88 BOS is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 23 December 2004.

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