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X111 JJF

2004 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

195,173 mi
Last recorded195,173 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX111 JJF
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2018 195,173 miles

Engine management light illuminated

Oil leak

Undertrays and engine covers fitted

Fail 25 Jan 2018 195,167 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Marked with chalk (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Marked with chalk (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine management light illuminated

Oil leak

Undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 18 Jan 2017 186,677 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2017 186,673 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2016 180,126 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to 1.5mm limit (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 6 Jan 2016 180,126 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to 1.5mm limit (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 162,321 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 152,049 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

gear box oil leak

sills have plastic covers

Fail 4 Oct 2013 152,049 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

gear box oil leak

sills have plastic covers

Pass 12 Oct 2012 143,810 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 132,642 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2011 132,642 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 129,972 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 113,596 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 82,245 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 53,256 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 53,256 miles

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

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

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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X111 JJF is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 X111 JJF, 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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X111 JJF is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 2 September 2004.

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