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2186 PJ

2004 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

83,918 mi
Last recorded83,918 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration2186 PJ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Fail 11 Dec 2025 83,918 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 80,496 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

plastic undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Dec 2023 77,032 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

plastic undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Dec 2022 73,443 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 70,546 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 68,514 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 66,137 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2018 66,137 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 63,535 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 62,994 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 61,220 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 57,285 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 54,245 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 50,915 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 45,253 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 45,253 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 40,901 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 35,562 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 29,788 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 20,030 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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2186 PJ is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel 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 2186 PJ, 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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2186 PJ is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 17 November 2004.

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