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X600 LAC

2004 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

133,929 mi
Last recorded133,929 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX600 LAC
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 133,929 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2025 131,726 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2024 127,347 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 122,747 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2022 118,263 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2022 118,206 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2021 114,421 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2021 114,421 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 110,710 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2020 110,695 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Upper 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))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

TPMS light on.

Pass 1 Aug 2019 107,675 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Jul 2019 107,439 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 100,716 miles

Nearside Front tyre is void of tread on outer edge

Pass 28 Jul 2017 93,563 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 93,563 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault Nearside front tyre pressure was low (4.1.D.4)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 85,672 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 20 Jul 2016 85,515 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 78,307 miles

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

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyrewall is damaged

Pass 4 Aug 2014 72,267 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 69,511 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 69,511 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 66,505 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 65,079 miles

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

n/s/f tyre wearing low on edges not cut as deep

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge,further wear on the edge could result in it becoming illegal and dangerous

Fail 31 May 2012 65,079 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

n/s/f tyre wearing low on edges not cut as deep

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge,further wear on the edge could result in it becoming illegal and dangerous

Pass 13 Jun 2011 51,825 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 43,411 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 35,734 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 26,080 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 26,080 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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X600 LAC is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 X600 LAC, 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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X600 LAC is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 30 December 2004.

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