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DS04 JVK

2004 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

118,143 mi
Last recorded118,143 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS04 JVK
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 118,143 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin will soon need attention (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive will soon need attention (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

both rear shocker covers adrift

Fail 21 Oct 2025 118,143 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin will soon need attention (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive will soon need attention (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

both rear shocker covers adrift

Pass 23 Oct 2024 110,007 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view slight chip in drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear shocker covers adrift

Pass 21 Oct 2023 102,092 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone a minor chips (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Oct 2023 102,085 miles

Offside Front Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone a minor chips (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 98,981 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 97,400 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 95,880 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2020 95,880 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 93,246 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 91,964 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 87,079 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 84,703 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 81,662 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 74,231 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 65,223 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Mar 2013 55,766 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 47,979 miles

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

n/s bonnet catch not latching

Fail 22 Mar 2012 47,978 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

n/s bonnet catch not latching

Pass 24 Mar 2011 54,224 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Mar 2011 54,224 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 39,626 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 28,102 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 19,193 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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DS04 JVK is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 DS04 JVK, 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 DS04 JVK registered?

DS04 JVK is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 29 June 2004.

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