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T12 BBR

2004 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

136,827 mi
Last recorded136,827 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT12 BBR
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc
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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2020 136,827 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 130,644 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Aug 2018 121,373 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2018 121,373 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 111,046 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 110,497 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 103,077 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 93,259 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 86,957 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 80,676 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 72,895 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Jan 2012 72,777 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Dec 2010 64,085 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2009 54,415 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 45,512 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2008 45,512 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2007 35,482 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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T12 BBR is a 2004 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 T12 BBR, 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 T12 BBR registered?

T12 BBR is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 13 December 2004.

Is T12 BBR safe to buy?

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