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AX04 TFV

2004 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

153,919 mi
Last recorded153,919 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX04 TFV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 153,919 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 145,878 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 135,604 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 122,607 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated little reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 119,467 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2022 119,419 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 118,414 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Feb 2021 118,339 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 114,666 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 113,861 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2019 113,861 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 2 Apr 2018 111,473 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 109,797 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 108,868 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 108,868 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 4 Mar 2016 108,857 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Inner (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 107,721 miles

Nail in O/S/R tyre. 235/50/r18-97y

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Slight damage to O/S/F tyre outer side wall. 235/50/r18-97y

Fail 8 Mar 2014 106,115 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Mar 2014 106,115 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 104,317 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 104,100 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Wipers Slightly Worn

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Aug 2012 100,095 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 84,834 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 76,365 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 71,872 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 58,681 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 46,734 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 31,331 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 TFV is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AX04 TFV, 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 TFV registered?

AX04 TFV is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 30 July 2004.

Is AX04 TFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX04 TFV shows 28 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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