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396 CLJ

2004 BMW X3

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

62,843 mi
Last recorded62,843 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration396 CLJ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 62,843 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2024 62,117 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 61,709 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 61,200 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 60,525 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 59,767 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 58,996 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 57,564 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Jan 2019 57,564 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 55,793 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 53,689 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 51,079 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 48,190 miles

cut in outer sidewall on n/s/f tyre

Pass 18 Dec 2013 45,590 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 42,427 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 39,417 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)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2010 36,803 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 33,022 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Jan 2009 27,766 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Jan 2008 22,540 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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396 CLJ is a 2004 BMW X3 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 396 CLJ, 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 396 CLJ registered?

396 CLJ is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 24 December 2004.

Is 396 CLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for 396 CLJ shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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