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X3 PRP

2004 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

90,772 mi
Last recorded90,772 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX3 PRP
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2020 90,772 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 88,508 miles

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

power steering pipes weaping oil

Fail 6 Jun 2019 88,508 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

power steering pipes weaping oil

Pass 21 May 2018 85,606 miles

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

some of the high level brake light bulbs aren't working

Fail 21 May 2018 85,606 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

some of the high level brake light bulbs aren't working

Pass 25 May 2017 82,792 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside and offside insecure ()

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

engine cover and under tray

front (and rear) wipers smeary

nearside and offside rear tyre walls perishing

nearside front tyre wall excessivley perished

Fail 25 May 2017 82,792 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside and offside insecure ()

engine cover and under tray

front (and rear) wipers smeary

nearside and offside rear tyre walls perishing

nearside front tyre wall excessivley perished

Pass 26 May 2016 78,679 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

child seats fitted

engine covers /under trays fitted

nail in n/s/f tyre

oil leak

Fail 24 May 2016 78,678 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

brake dics lipped

child seats fitted

engine covers /under trays fitted

nail in n/s/f tyre

oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2015 74,064 miles

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

front and rear brake pads look low

high level brake light some of the leds not working

tyre pressure warning light on dashboard in red no option to select fail

Pass 28 May 2014 67,978 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seat fitted to rer of vehicle using seat belt not fitted correctly

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Tyre Presure Light indic ating fault iluminated

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wet Day/Test

Pass 29 May 2013 62,164 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2012 58,556 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 53,871 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE HAS A CUT ON CENTRE OF TREAD

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 45,488 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 39,366 miles

a.front and rear pads worn close to sensors

a.n/s/r tyre has a nail in tread

Pass 18 Jun 2007 31,837 miles

a.small cuts in n/s/r tyre

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 PRP is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 PRP, 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

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What year was X3 PRP registered?

X3 PRP is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 19 June 2004.

Is X3 PRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for X3 PRP shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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