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C12 UPX

2004 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

55,888 mi
Last recorded55,888 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC12 UPX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 55,888 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2025 52,314 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 48,053 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2023 46,672 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 46,102 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 44,055 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 41,683 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 37,672 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 28,794 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 28,794 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 22,915 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 22,258 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 20,614 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 19,018 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Jun 2013 18,474 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jun 2012 17,640 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 16,490 miles

Rear discs worn

Fail 11 Jul 2011 16,490 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear discs worn

Pass 6 Jul 2010 14,843 miles

both front brake discs pitted

both rear brake discs pitted

Pass 10 Jul 2009 12,788 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 3 Jul 2009 12,787 miles

coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 9,939 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 6,728 miles

all tyres slightly perished

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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C12 UPX is a 2004 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 C12 UPX, 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 C12 UPX registered?

C12 UPX is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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