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BT04 GCV

2004 BMW X3

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

134,561 mi
Last recorded134,561 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT04 GCV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2025 134,561 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Fail 21 Feb 2025 134,561 miles

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2024 123,008 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 116,511 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2022 116,511 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged Stalk Blocked (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 113,096 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2021 113,092 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Dec 2020 111,088 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 3 Dec 2020 111,088 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 109,627 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2019 109,627 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Dec 2018 105,815 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 101,621 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak engine oil leak oil filter housing gasket ()

Pass 4 Jan 2017 92,460 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

The engine has an oil leak

The engine has upper & lower covers fitted

Fail 4 Jan 2017 92,460 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working incorrect bulb fitted to ligh, fitted a LLB382 bulb (1.2.1b)

Offside Upper Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

The engine has an oil leak

The engine has upper & lower covers fitted

Pass 23 Dec 2015 81,893 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2015 81,893 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2014 75,195 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2014 75,195 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine warning light on dash indicating a fault

Pass 14 Oct 2013 68,501 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 68,501 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Aug 2012 65,283 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 55,193 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 55,193 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2010 48,795 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 36,987 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 27,579 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 27,577 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 May 2007 24,289 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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BT04 GCV is a 2004 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 BT04 GCV, 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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BT04 GCV is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 20 May 2004.

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