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X3 SCM

2004 BMW X3

Red Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

131,709 mi
Last recorded131,709 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX3 SCM
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2021 131,709 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 126,982 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 117,817 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 105,117 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit O/s & n/s (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/s & n/s (3.5.1g)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit O/s & n/s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 May 2016 91,395 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 79,302 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 May 2014 69,613 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 69,609 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 59,171 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Apr 2013 59,169 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 44,477 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 41,052 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 37,374 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 31,034 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 26,497 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 SCM is a 2004 BMW X3 in Red with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 SCM, 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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What year was X3 SCM registered?

X3 SCM is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 1 June 2004.

Is X3 SCM safe to buy?

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