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BP04 SYC

2004 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

116,635 mi
Last recorded116,635 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP04 SYC
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 116,635 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 113,193 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2024 112,409 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2024 112,409 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 110,295 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 104,342 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 100,723 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 95,983 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 88,311 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak around the transmission. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Slight free play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 87,097 miles

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle pipe joint (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre outer sidewall has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply/cords

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

Fail 1 Feb 2018 87,085 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle pipe joint (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre outer sidewall has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply/cords

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 84,934 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Bumper insecure And is damaged but no sharp edges ()

Nearside Front Headlamp lens cover damaged

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle pipe joint (7.1.2)

Slight oil leak

Pass 8 Oct 2015 83,077 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle pipe joint (7.1.2)

Slight oil leak

Fail 9 Jul 2014 74,789 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 74,789 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 66,312 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 52,781 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 49,807 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 49,807 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 46,610 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 37,907 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 31,322 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 SYC 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 BP04 SYC, 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 SYC is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 29 June 2004.

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