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X3 MKR

2004 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

129,096 mi
Last recorded129,096 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2021 129,096 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2021 129,096 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 125,353 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 25 Nov 2020 125,353 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235-55-17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 122,212 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2019 122,211 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Nov 2018 116,857 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to cords on inside (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Nov 2018 116,857 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to cords on inside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 111,505 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres worn on inside

Fail 28 Nov 2017 111,505 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres worn on inside

Pass 30 Nov 2016 105,111 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2016 105,111 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp is on

Pass 6 Oct 2015 96,023 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system - warning lamp is on

scrapeing/rubbing noise from offside rear brake

Pass 7 Oct 2014 88,259 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 80,226 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Oct 2012 72,654 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill & inner wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 31 Aug 2011 64,284 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 31 May 2011 59,807 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 50,610 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 49,913 miles

235/55/17 X4

OUTER SILLS PLASTIC COVERS

RED W/LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON DASH

VEHICLE UNDERBODY PLASTIC COVERS

Pass 11 Dec 2008 38,915 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 30,437 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 30,435 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

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 MKR is a 2004 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 X3 MKR, 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 MKR is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 2 December 2004.

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