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BF04 GHA

2004 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

145,349 mi
Last recorded145,349 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF04 GHA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 145,349 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2025 132,075 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2024 118,168 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2024 118,168 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 116,070 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2023 116,060 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Dec 2021 110,506 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front prop shaft (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2020 104,850 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 98,632 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 90,923 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Dec 2017 83,688 miles

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

Offside Front 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 8 Dec 2016 74,920 miles

both rear wheel arches marked

engine oil leaks

n/s/f tyre side wall damaged

unable to view rear coil springs

Fail 28 Nov 2016 74,552 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear wheel arches marked

engine oil leaks

n/s/f tyre side wall damaged

unable to view rear coil springs

Pass 26 Nov 2015 63,807 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 54,880 miles

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

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

both rear tyres at 3mm

Fail 22 Dec 2014 54,880 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

both rear tyres at 3mm

Pass 17 Dec 2013 48,264 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 41,371 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 35,796 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2010 31,306 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 24,072 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 23,893 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 20,498 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 19,178 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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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BF04 GHA is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BF04 GHA, 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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BF04 GHA is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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