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B3 LTH

2004 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

113,319 mi
Last recorded113,319 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB3 LTH
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 113,319 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip on windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Body panel slightly loose bumper cracked/ damaged (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2026 113,319 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip on windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Body panel slightly loose bumper cracked/ damaged (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2025 112,425 miles
Fail 19 May 2025 112,420 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 May 2023 105,081 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 103,328 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 101,446 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 98,432 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 94,680 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 92,336 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 92,330 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 88,320 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 85,820 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 82,322 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 79,370 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 75,947 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 68,387 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 55,546 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2011 55,545 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2010 47,982 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 39,587 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 25,959 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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B3 LTH is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 B3 LTH, 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 B3 LTH registered?

B3 LTH is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 16 November 2004.

Is B3 LTH safe to buy?

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