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2004 BMW X3

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

94,713 mi
Last recorded94,713 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM52 NEW
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 94,713 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 90,309 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 88,387 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Centre bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front upper (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Central u.j. for transfer box (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear inner pads appear to be starting to wear

Pass 19 Aug 2022 85,406 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front upper (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Both front tyre's starting to lightly wear on outer edge's all four tyre's lightly cracking

Exhaust mounting defective Centre bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 27 Aug 2021 82,338 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 75,206 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Centre Bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 70,901 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2019 70,901 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 70,341 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 70,210 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 67,502 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine covers/undertrays fitted

Fail 8 Jul 2016 67,502 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine covers/undertrays fitted

Pass 8 May 2015 62,771 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 58,829 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 58,827 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2013 51,554 miles

airbag lamp illuminated

brake discs slight corrosion

Pass 31 Jan 2012 43,907 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2012 43,889 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 39,120 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 33,381 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 29,073 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 29,073 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 9,935 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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AM52 NEW is a 2004 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 AM52 NEW, 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 AM52 NEW registered?

AM52 NEW is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 27 May 2004.

Is AM52 NEW safe to buy?

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