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B2 AOE

2004 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

141,001 mi
Last recorded141,001 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB2 AOE
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 141,001 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2026 141,001 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2025 139,420 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 131,254 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 127,513 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 124,156 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 120,244 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 117,462 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 112,734 miles

Bulb failure light on dash but all nights are working

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Rocker cover gasket leaking recc replaced ASAP (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 May 2019 112,734 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Bulb failure light on dash but all nights are working

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Rocker cover gasket leaking recc replaced ASAP (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 108,108 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Jun 2018 108,108 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 105,033 miles

sml oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2016 101,534 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 95,891 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2014 88,225 miles

EML light on

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2014 88,225 miles

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

EML light on

Nearside Rear 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 12 Mar 2013 82,254 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 78,002 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 76,685 miles

I HAVE FREED OFF THE BONNET LOCKS SO THEY NOW WORK AFTER THE BONNET WASO PENED

THE ENGINE OIL IS ON THE MIN MARK

THE FRONT INNER BRAKE PADS LOOK LOW AND NEED CHECKING

THE NSF INNER CV GAITER IS SPLIT

THE OSR OUTER BRAKE PAD LOOKS WORN RIGHT TO THE TEST MIN AND THE NSR OUTER PAD IS LOW AND THEY NEED CHECKING VERY SOON

TYRE FAULT TELL TALE IS ON

Fail 3 Dec 2011 76,685 miles

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

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

I HAVE FREED OFF THE BONNET LOCKS SO THEY NOW WORK AFTER THE BONNET WASO PENED

THE ENGINE OIL IS ON THE MIN MARK

THE FRONT INNER BRAKE PADS LOOK LOW AND NEED CHECKING

THE NSF INNER CV GAITER IS SPLIT

THE OSR OUTER BRAKE PAD LOOKS WORN RIGHT TO THE TEST MIN AND THE NSR OUTER PAD IS LOW AND THEY NEED CHECKING VERY SOON

TYRE FAULT TELL TALE IS ON

Pass 22 Sep 2010 69,785 miles

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

front tyres low on tread on edges

Pass 30 Sep 2009 59,733 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 53,249 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 46,642 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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B2 AOE is a 2004 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 B2 AOE, 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 B2 AOE registered?

B2 AOE is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 9 July 2004.

Is B2 AOE safe to buy?

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