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A7 DEP

2004 BMW X3

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

82,073 mi
Last recorded82,073 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 DEP
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 82,073 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2025 80,352 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2025 80,350 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2024 79,329 miles

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

suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2023 76,761 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2022 74,191 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2022 74,190 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2021 72,021 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 69,701 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nearside binding slightly (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2020 69,701 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nearside binding slightly (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 66,218 miles

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

covers prevent full inspection of some components

Fail 17 Apr 2019 66,218 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

covers prevent full inspection of some components

Pass 25 Apr 2018 62,636 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 62,636 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 59,619 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 56,537 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 52,964 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 49,374 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 45,994 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 41,762 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 41,762 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 37,632 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 33,338 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 28,238 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 23,579 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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A7 DEP is a 2004 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A7 DEP, 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 A7 DEP registered?

A7 DEP is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 18 May 2004.

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