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BP04 JVV

2004 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

169,255 mi
Last recorded169,255 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP04 JVV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 169,255 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated long travel (1.1.6 (d))

exhaust rear heat shield insecure

handbrake efforts poor and overall just legal at 16%

slight oil around engine areas

Pass 1 Nov 2024 167,009 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 164,905 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2023 164,905 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 159,607 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 155,011 miles

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))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 148,535 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 148,134 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2019 143,060 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 135,136 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 126,312 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2017 126,312 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 117,098 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre sidewall has slight damage/scuffing

Offside Front Outer Tyre sidewall slightly damaged but not down to cords

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Oct 2015 108,283 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 102,654 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

various front suspension bushes perish/split

Fail 31 Oct 2014 102,654 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

tpms light on

various front suspension bushes perish/split

Pass 14 Sep 2013 95,732 miles

Offside door mirror cracked.

Pass 13 Oct 2012 89,461 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake only just within pass criteria [16%]

Pass 29 Oct 2011 83,898 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 81,220 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 81,220 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 70,916 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 59,800 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 49,190 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 49,157 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 36,703 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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BP04 JVV is a 2004 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BP04 JVV, 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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BP04 JVV is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 24 June 2004.

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