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CA04 EEN

2004 BMW X3

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

121,022 mi
Last recorded121,022 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA04 EEN
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 121,022 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 114,618 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all worn low n/s/f 3mm, o/s/f 2.8mm, n/s/r 2mm, o/s/r 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 109,775 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2022 106,043 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 103,068 miles

Bulb failure on dashboard but all bulbs are operating correctly

Offside Handbrake performance notably lower than nearside but just meeting requirements on brake test for efficiency & imbalance

Oil leak but not excessive

Fail 3 Jun 2021 103,066 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Also play/movement in ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Bulb failure on dashboard but all bulbs are operating correctly

Offside Handbrake performance notably lower than nearside but just meeting requirements on brake test for efficiency & imbalance

Oil leak but not excessive

Pass 20 May 2020 97,712 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 94,024 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 87,169 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 79,590 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2017 79,590 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 23 May 2016 70,332 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 59,458 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 59,458 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 6 Jun 2014 49,976 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 42,524 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 35,678 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 29,647 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 25,045 miles

front and rear discs slightly pitted

Pass 20 May 2009 20,929 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 18,427 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 14,810 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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CA04 EEN is a 2004 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 CA04 EEN, 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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CA04 EEN is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 20 May 2004.

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