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X3 TXC

2004 BMW X3

Blue Lpg 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

178,427 mi
Last recorded178,427 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX3 TXC
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2023 178,427 miles

Advise attention to wear in wiper linkage

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge, advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge, advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 169,114 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2021 163,750 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 155,901 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 14 Jan 2020 155,899 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 144,872 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Nov 2018 144,742 miles

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition large crack in zone a (3.2 (c) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 133,850 miles

under covers fitted

Pass 17 Nov 2016 123,899 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 115,707 miles

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

under covers fitted

Pass 4 Nov 2014 101,440 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front wipers poor

Pass 7 Jul 2014 96,347 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jul 2013 77,390 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Jul 2013 77,385 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jun 2012 69,602 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 59,421 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 48,530 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 40,107 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 32,148 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 23,784 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 TXC is a 2004 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,494cc lpg 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 TXC, 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 TXC registered?

X3 TXC is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 11 June 2004.

Is X3 TXC safe to buy?

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