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BS52 RAE

2004 BMW X3

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

115,810 mi
Last recorded115,810 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBS52 RAE
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 115,810 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Oct 2025 115,803 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front arms front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 113,958 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 112,560 miles

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

windows / side / all not operating correctly

Pass 14 Oct 2022 111,895 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 109,474 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2021 109,474 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect dip beam (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 103,391 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2020 103,389 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 96,901 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

parking brake just passed on 16%

rear heat shield insecure

Pass 30 Mar 2018 91,566 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Mar 2018 91,479 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault airbag (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Mar 2017 85,699 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 85,699 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 79,704 miles

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 26 Feb 2015 67,610 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2014 64,623 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 57,830 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 54,775 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2011 51,617 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 51,615 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 46,885 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 39,464 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 39,464 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 31,607 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 19,155 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside 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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BS52 RAE is a 2004 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 BS52 RAE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BS52 RAE registered?

BS52 RAE is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 1 September 2004.

Is BS52 RAE safe to buy?

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