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BH02 MJH

2004 BMW X3

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

158,530 mi
Last recorded158,530 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBH02 MJH
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 158,530 miles

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

Parking brake (lever) slight travel

Pass 27 Aug 2024 154,176 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2022 152,238 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake needs slight adjustment

Under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of components

fuel cap seal slightly deteriorating

Pass 22 Dec 2021 146,891 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 22 Dec 2021 146,891 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 24 Nov 2021 146,843 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 146,370 miles

EML on

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror cover missing (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring- creaking/ knocking

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside and Offside (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair HANDBRAKE- requirements just met (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 141,706 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 134,353 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm + wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Sep 2018 134,295 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light on dash (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm + wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 117,947 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 110,692 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 100,213 miles

Nearside Front nail in tyre

Fail 26 Oct 2015 100,213 miles

Nearside Front nail in tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 89,887 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 85,894 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 75,151 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 75,150 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 66,147 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 66,147 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 58,595 miles

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 19 Jul 2010 58,595 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 54,373 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 45,176 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 34,174 miles

front number plate slightly cracked

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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BH02 MJH is a 2004 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BH02 MJH, 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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BH02 MJH is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 8 September 2004.

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