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V8 BCX

2004 BMW X3

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

145,412 mi
Last recorded145,412 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 BCX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2023 145,412 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear subframe has surface corrosion

Pass 25 Apr 2022 135,198 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CHIP(S (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Apr 2022 135,192 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

FUEL CAP SEAL DETERIORATED

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CHIP(S (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2021 130,565 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rubber boot perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive misting of oil on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2019 119,788 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2018 109,887 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (inner edges) (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2017 107,727 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (inner edges) (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 105,750 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Jun 2016 105,749 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 98,481 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Jun 2014 84,894 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 84,894 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 69,669 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 69,664 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 54,494 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 53,257 miles

advise rear pads slightly worn

Pass 2 Jul 2010 47,155 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 41,104 miles

advise n/s/f tyre worn on outer edges

advise o/s/f tyre getting worn on the edges

advise o/s/r tyre getting worn on inner edge and has a screw in the tread

strong advise front pads low (close to limit )

Pass 1 Jul 2008 35,314 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 30,489 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 30,488 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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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V8 BCX is a 2004 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 V8 BCX, 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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V8 BCX is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 5 July 2004.

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