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BC04 NDJ

2004 BMW X3

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

116,915 mi
Last recorded116,915 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC04 NDJ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 116,915 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All covered in protective grease (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working 50 percent not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower outer rear ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both rear (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 17 Jul 2025 116,915 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Windscreen wiper not working Stalk broken (3.4 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All covered in protective grease (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working 50 percent not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower outer rear ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both rear (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 109,830 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 101,954 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension parts corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2021 87,391 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 76,513 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 63,972 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 61,594 miles

Gearbox rubber mount worn

Pass 28 Jun 2017 59,033 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front inner faces (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 56,355 miles

Front Propshaft universal joint worn rear uj

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 52,298 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 52,297 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

several warning lamps on the dash

Pass 24 Jun 2014 47,855 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 44,131 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight damage to n/s front tyre outer sidewall

Fail 10 Jun 2013 44,131 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight damage to n/s front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 14 Jun 2012 40,969 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 37,624 miles

front tyres on 2mms.front pads low.

Pass 24 Jun 2010 33,014 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 28,229 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 24,976 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 17,854 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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BC04 NDJ is a 2004 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BC04 NDJ, 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 BC04 NDJ registered?

BC04 NDJ is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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