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XCZ 8217

2004 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

99,200 mi
Last recorded99,200 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXCZ 8217
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2018 99,200 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2018 99,200 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint front (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 83,647 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 77,477 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2015 77,421 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly worn on outter edge and worn on inner edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres worn on inner edge of tread

rear UJ on front prop shaft badly worn

Fail 25 Sep 2014 666,025 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Sep 2014 66,625 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jul 2013 56,012 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2012 50,876 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres 3-4mm across centre of tread

front brake discs lipped

Fail 4 Aug 2012 50,876 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres 3-4mm across centre of tread

front brake discs lipped

Pass 26 Jul 2011 44,622 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Jul 2010 38,829 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 32,451 miles

nearside front and offside front tyre have multiple cuts and rubber missing from sidewall.

Pass 11 Jul 2008 26,498 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 6 Jun 2007 22,973 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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XCZ 8217 is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 XCZ 8217, 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 XCZ 8217 registered?

XCZ 8217 is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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