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BT04 ZDA

2004 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

89,174 mi
Last recorded89,174 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT04 ZDA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 89,174 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 82,365 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2024 82,357 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023 76,761 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Centre mtg broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Oct 2023 76,761 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Centre mtg broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 69,822 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 62,925 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 56,070 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 50,109 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 42,598 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 33,523 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 30,012 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 28,528 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 26,380 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 24,143 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 21,278 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 19,165 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 16,810 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 15,005 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 13,316 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 11,102 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 ZDA is a 2004 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 BT04 ZDA, 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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What year was BT04 ZDA registered?

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

Is BT04 ZDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT04 ZDA shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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