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X3 PPA

2004 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

116,751 mi
Last recorded116,751 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX3 PPA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2024 116,751 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 109,494 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 104,970 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2022 104,809 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 100,925 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 95,029 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 93,280 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 89,768 miles

Front brake discs worn and corroded

Offside Front rearmost ball joint has slight movement

both rear tyres worn close to legal limit

Pass 4 Oct 2017 84,928 miles

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 18 Oct 2016 78,225 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has uneven wear to inner edge

Fail 13 Oct 2016 78,203 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has uneven wear to inner edge

Pass 8 Oct 2015 74,319 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 68,217 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 64,726 miles

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 61,453 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 57,316 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 52,482 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 46,777 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 40,451 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 32,926 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 PPA is a 2004 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 PPA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of X3 PPA?

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What year was X3 PPA registered?

X3 PPA is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 21 September 2004.

Is X3 PPA safe to buy?

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