CarVerify

Free Car Check

AJ04 ZSF

2004 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2979cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

142,366 mi
Last recorded142,366 miles
Recorded on10 May 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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

RegistrationAJ04 ZSF
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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 8 fail
Pass 10 May 2024 142,366 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Parking brake (lever) needs slight adjustment

Pass 17 Apr 2023 123,516 miles

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

fuel cap seal perished

Fail 12 Apr 2023 123,516 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 4 Oct 2021 121,923 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view b zone (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 119,708 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Sep 2020 119,702 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak

Pass 2 Aug 2019 114,583 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 107,115 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2018 107,109 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 103,802 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Aug 2016 98,687 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Jul 2015 92,345 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 92,345 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 92,345 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 92,055 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 86,813 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 83,253 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

indicators flashing slightly fast

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside rear tyre inner edge and cuts in inner sidewall not to the cords

Pass 27 Mar 2013 83,253 miles

indicators flashing slightly fast

offside rear tyre inner edge and cuts in inner sidewall not to the cords

Pass 10 Mar 2012 77,954 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 75,106 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 54,866 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 54,866 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 42,528 miles

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 29 Jul 2008 33,130 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 33,125 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 20 Sep 2007 27,342 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 17,192 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

AJ04 ZSF is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 AJ04 ZSF, 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 AJ04 ZSF?

You can check the full history of AJ04 ZSF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AJ04 ZSF registered?

AJ04 ZSF is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 24 May 2004.

Is AJ04 ZSF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ04 ZSF shows 27 tests with a 70.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AJ04 ZSF 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 AJ04 ZSF. 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.