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X123 RKS

2004 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

104,523 mi
Last recorded104,523 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX123 RKS
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2020 104,523 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 103,199 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2019 103,195 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jun 2018 95,861 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 89,539 miles

Engine cover fitted.

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

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

Under tray fitted.

Fail 17 Mar 2017 89,539 miles

Under tray fitted.

Engine cover fitted.

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 84,915 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 84,915 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 81,478 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/front + o/s/rear tyres sidewall deteriorating

Fail 13 Mar 2015 81,478 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

o/s/front + o/s/rear tyres sidewall deteriorating

Pass 20 Feb 2014 71,286 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

rear tyres perishing

Fail 4 Mar 2013 69,703 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 69,703 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 68,308 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 66,637 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 64,370 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

handbrake lever travels nealy to end

Pass 23 Dec 2008 59,660 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 37,184 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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X123 RKS is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 X123 RKS, 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 X123 RKS registered?

X123 RKS is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 6 September 2004.

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