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X3 BAK

2004 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

128,711 mi
Last recorded128,711 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX3 BAK
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2023 128,711 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 125,041 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 121,232 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 117,465 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 113,109 miles

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

general corrosion underside

Pass 27 Apr 2018 107,432 miles

Both front tyres wearing inner & outer edges

Both headlamps on lowest set limit

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded (2.4.G.4a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded (2.4.G.4a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Times two ()

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 24 Apr 2018 107,386 miles

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

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Both front tyres wearing inner & outer edges

Both headlamps on lowest set limit

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded (2.4.G.4a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded (2.4.G.4a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Times two ()

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 102,576 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Apr 2016 98,089 miles

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

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

engine covers & under-trays fitted obscuring some components

internal headlamp adjuster moved to re-check aim

Fail 7 Apr 2016 98,053 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

engine covers & under-trays fitted obscuring some components

internal headlamp adjuster moved to re-check aim

Pass 30 Apr 2015 93,695 miles

N/S/R suspension bump stop broken

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Apr 2014 87,950 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all four tyres wearing on edges and nearing legal tread depths

Pass 18 Apr 2013 81,545 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 73,680 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 61,027 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 57,122 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 46,285 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 32,791 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 32,788 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2007 25,213 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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X3 BAK is a 2004 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 X3 BAK, 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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X3 BAK is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 15 December 2004.

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