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D12 PDD

2004 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

198,797 mi
Last recorded198,797 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD12 PDD
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 198,797 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 small chips in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Dec 2025 198,761 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 small chips in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 184,067 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 171,608 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 163,384 miles

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

engine oil very low

Fail 13 Dec 2022 163,330 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine oil very low

Pass 15 Dec 2021 151,056 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2021 150,837 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 144,055 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (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 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))

Parking brake, only just met the requirements.

Pass 10 Dec 2019 141,411 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 133,665 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 127,415 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 120,952 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 108,951 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 84,822 miles

Nearside 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 12 Nov 2013 75,108 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 65,065 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 65,065 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 53,671 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Nov 2010 44,994 miles

Both rear tyre treads wearing low

Nearside rear seat belt not checked due to child seat

Offside front tyre has sidewall damage

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 29,258 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 11,873 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 8,910 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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D12 PDD is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 D12 PDD, 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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D12 PDD is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 25 May 2004.

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