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EL03 ELM

2004 BMW X3

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

122,210 mi
Last recorded122,210 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEL03 ELM
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2025 122,210 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2024 121,005 miles

Fuel tank cap seal perished.

Fail 20 May 2024 120,975 miles

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

Fuel tank cap seal perished.

Screw in nearside rear tyre.

Pass 23 Sep 2023 116,372 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 104,905 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2022 104,903 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Both (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 100,826 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2021 100,826 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Both (0.1 (d))

Pass 12 Sep 2020 97,082 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2020 96,779 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 93,633 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2019 93,632 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2018 89,569 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2018 89,492 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 84,502 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 80,977 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 74,248 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 71,714 miles

Minor damage to outer side wall of both nearside tyres

Fail 28 Oct 2014 71,712 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Minor damage to outer side wall of both nearside tyres

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

Fail 28 Oct 2013 69,080 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 69,080 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 66,527 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 62,609 miles

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

front brake discs worn/corroded

surface corrosion on rear brake discs

Fail 31 Oct 2011

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

front brake discs worn/corroded

surface corrosion on rear brake discs

Pass 6 Jan 2011 54,335 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 46,351 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 39,432 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 33,311 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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EL03 ELM is a 2004 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EL03 ELM, 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 EL03 ELM registered?

EL03 ELM is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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