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E5 PRC

2004 BMW X3

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

147,609 mi
Last recorded147,609 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE5 PRC
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 147,609 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 144,768 miles
Fail 1 May 2024 144,768 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Pass 18 May 2023 143,505 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 12 May 2022 141,420 miles

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

Engine undercover loose - not likely to become detached

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted Rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Wheel rim repair

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner & outer rims (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wall cut - damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted Rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 14 May 2021 136,995 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim, 2 places (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

bonnet safety catch is seizing.

Pass 4 May 2020 131,958 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2020 131,955 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 May 2019 129,205 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner & outer rims, various places (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre has splits around inner wall ( tyre on ground)

Nearside Rear wheel has a welding repair to inner rim

Offside Front tyre has a cut on outer wall

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner & outer rims, various places (5.2.2 (c) (i))

bonnet safety catch seizing.

parking brake efficiency was only just met

Fail 9 May 2019 129,201 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner & outer rims, various places (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre has splits around inner wall ( tyre on ground)

Nearside Rear wheel has a welding repair to inner rim

Offside Front tyre has a cut on outer wall

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner & outer rims, various places (5.2.2 (c) (i))

bonnet safety catch seizing.

parking brake efficiency was only just met

Pass 2 May 2018 126,958 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of certain components.

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 15 May 2017 124,404 miles

Nearside Rear Inner wheel rim repaired

Offside Rear Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 May 2016 121,800 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel, inner rim has been welded

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

Offside Front tyre, cut on outer wall

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner & outer rims (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 14 May 2015 117,217 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2014 105,602 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 3 May 2013 95,013 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 81,643 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 13,050 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 13,050 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 May 2010 52,470 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 52,459 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2009 43,388 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges.

Pass 3 Dec 2008 21,140 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 1,991 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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E5 PRC is a 2004 BMW X3 in Silver 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 E5 PRC, 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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E5 PRC is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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