CarVerify

Free Car Check

A1 BNX

2004 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2494cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

69,794 mi
Last recorded69,794 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 BNX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 69,794 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 67,824 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 66,790 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 65,739 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 64,480 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly worn on inner edge

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

tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Jan 2021 62,606 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 61,661 miles

ADVISE REAR COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

ADVISE SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S/F +O/S/F TRACK CONTROL ARM BUSHES

Pass 21 Jan 2019 60,541 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 58,522 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 58,522 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 56,269 miles

Fuel cap seal cracking slightly

Nearside wiper slightly smearing screen

Offside wiper slightly smearing screen

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 54,158 miles

Fuel cap seal slightly perished

Pass 26 Jan 2015 51,191 miles

n/s and o/s front tyre side walls perished

Fail 26 Jan 2015 51,191 miles

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

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

n/s and o/s front tyre side walls perished

Pass 3 Feb 2014 46,693 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 44,647 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 41,249 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 41,249 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 36,753 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 32,263 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 27,335 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Jan 2008 21,598 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 21,592 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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
Full BMW X3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

A1 BNX is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 A1 BNX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A1 BNX?

You can check the full history of A1 BNX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was A1 BNX registered?

A1 BNX is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 2 September 2004.

Is A1 BNX safe to buy?

The MOT history for A1 BNX shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A1 BNX have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on A1 BNX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.