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AX04 MVK

2004 BMW X3

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

132,863 mi
Last recorded132,863 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX04 MVK
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 132,863 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2026 132,857 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2025 132,604 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 129,704 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear rear handbrake only just met requierments

tpms light on

Fail 30 Jan 2025 129,704 miles

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury wing mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear rear handbrake only just met requierments

tpms light on

Pass 23 Jan 2024 126,925 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 120,348 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2023 120,342 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 118,484 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 114,260 miles

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

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

rear tyres cracked and perished on inner edge

Pass 30 Jul 2019 110,501 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 104,984 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 104,984 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

4x4 light on indicating fault

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 99,859 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine and transition warning lamp on

high travel to handbrake lever

Pass 30 Jul 2016 94,434 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 94,434 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 88,603 miles

Minor chips on front screen.

Outer sills not checked because plastic sill covers fitted.

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 24 Apr 2015 88,603 miles

Minor chips on front screen.

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Outer sills not checked because plastic sill covers fitted.

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 82,874 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 72,311 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 61,645 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 51,599 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 41,312 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 37,882 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 33,420 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 May 2007 26,159 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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AX04 MVK is a 2004 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 AX04 MVK, 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

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What year was AX04 MVK registered?

AX04 MVK is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 19 May 2004.

Is AX04 MVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX04 MVK shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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