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A16 OHM

2004 BMW X3

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

57,490 mi
Last recorded57,490 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 OHM
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 57,490 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2024 49,441 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 44,417 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 41,323 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2022 41,322 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 40,743 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2021 40,743 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 40,153 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2019 38,978 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Slight cracking inner tyre wall

Pass 17 Sep 2018 37,881 miles

Offside Front tyre has perishing on outer sidewall/edge

Offside Rear tyre has perishing on outer sidewall/edge

undertray fitted obstructing some under engine components

Fail 17 Sep 2018 37,880 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively bothside (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front tyre has perishing on outer sidewall/edge

Offside Rear tyre has perishing on outer sidewall/edge

undertray fitted obstructing some under engine components

Pass 14 Sep 2017 36,686 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 35,431 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 33,937 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 32,669 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 31,051 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 29,695 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 29,695 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 28,518 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 25,456 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 21,860 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 17,406 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 11,742 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear number plate discolouring

Pass 15 Aug 2007 11,742 miles

rear number plate discolouring

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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A16 OHM is a 2004 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 A16 OHM, 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 A16 OHM registered?

A16 OHM is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 13 September 2004.

Is A16 OHM safe to buy?

The MOT history for A16 OHM shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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