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X33 KJE

2004 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

115,508 mi
Last recorded115,508 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX33 KJE
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2016 115,508 miles

Front Shock absorber(s) has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot

Fail 7 Oct 2016 115,469 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 107,928 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES 2-3ML

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Fail 9 Oct 2015 107,928 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

BOTH FRONT TYRES 2-3ML

OIL LEVEL LOW

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Pass 1 Oct 2014 100,315 miles

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

OIL LEVEL VERY LOW

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

Fail 1 Oct 2014 100,314 miles

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

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

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

OIL LEVEL VERY LOW

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 89,956 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

can not see bottom of rear springs

Fail 25 Sep 2013 89,948 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

can not see bottom of rear springs

Pass 25 Sep 2012 82,581 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 76,049 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 75,934 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Fail 15 Aug 2011 75,934 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 58,396 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 45,131 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 39,844 miles

small stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 17 Aug 2007 29,079 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 28,422 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 28,380 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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X33 KJE 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 61.1%.

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 X33 KJE, 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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X33 KJE is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 21 May 2004.

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