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BX04 EUP

2004 BMW X3

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

116,826 mi
Last recorded116,826 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX04 EUP
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 116,826 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2025 116,825 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2024 115,285 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2024 115,284 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 112,832 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 111,967 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 109,257 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 106,119 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 106,116 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively WEARING THIN (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively WEARING THIN (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019 103,109 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 99,468 miles

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 15 Feb 2018 97,926 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 95,340 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 92,499 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 89,929 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 89,929 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 84,473 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 784,470 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 76,404 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 69,148 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 61,684 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 61,684 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 58,598 miles

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)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 44,452 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2009 44,303 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2008 37,293 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 28,602 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 EUP is a 2004 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BX04 EUP, 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 BX04 EUP registered?

BX04 EUP is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 11 June 2004.

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