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2004 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

95,910 mi
Last recorded95,910 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration269 BAT
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 95,910 miles

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

fuel cap rubber starting to crack

heat shield slightly loose(but secure)

rear axle and components corroding

Pass 6 May 2025 94,551 miles

Front Upper engine has a oil leak present

Front Upper suspension components corroded

Offside Rear petrol cap sealing ring cracking

Rear Upper axle and all components corroded

Rear Upper exhaust heat shield loose but secure

Rear washers not working

Fail 1 May 2025 94,541 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Upper engine has a oil leak present

Front Upper suspension components corroded

Offside Rear petrol cap sealing ring cracking

Rear Upper axle and all components corroded

Rear Upper exhaust heat shield loose but secure

Rear washers not working

Pass 17 May 2024 93,254 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 92,049 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2022 90,732 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 89,285 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 87,551 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 85,888 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 83,648 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 81,936 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 81,936 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 80,284 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 78,830 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 76,358 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 68,056 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 68,056 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 59,164 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)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 50,483 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 13 Apr 2011 50,483 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 42,616 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 30 Mar 2010 42,616 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 34,819 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Apr 2008 28,878 miles

vehicle fitted with plastic trims,nsf tyre out of shape on edges,osf tyre on legal limits and craacking on tread

Pass 23 May 2007 21,758 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 21,740 miles

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

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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269 BAT is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 269 BAT, 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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269 BAT is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 1 June 2004.

Is 269 BAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for 269 BAT shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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