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BX04 BOX

2004 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,655 mi
Last recorded72,655 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX04 BOX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 72,655 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

o/s rear tyre getting low

Fail 24 Jul 2026 72,655 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

o/s rear tyre getting low

Pass 11 Jul 2025 68,101 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2024 64,782 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 60,335 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Aug 2022 55,935 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 49,466 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

off side front tyre has a cut , not showing cords

Pass 13 Jul 2020 46,373 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 44,677 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 42,953 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 42,953 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

brake pad warning light on

Pass 1 Aug 2017 40,487 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Fail 31 Jul 2017 40,487 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Aug 2016 38,819 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2015 36,519 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 Jul 2015 36,516 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2014 34,552 miles

Oil leak

nearside front tyre perished inbetween tread

offside front tyre perished inbetween tread

offside rear tyre perished inbetween tread

Pass 31 Jul 2013 32,526 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 32,525 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 29,545 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 26,616 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 22,864 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 19,613 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 16,006 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 12,708 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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BX04 BOX is a 2004 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BX04 BOX, 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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BX04 BOX is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 23 July 2004.

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