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EN04 ADX

2004 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

108,777 mi
Last recorded108,777 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN04 ADX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 108,777 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2024 108,540 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2024 108,540 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2023 107,056 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 102,556 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0 mm 235/50 x 18 97 v (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 100,196 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

oil seap from engine area underside

Fail 20 Apr 2021 100,196 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

oil seap from engine area underside

Pass 13 Apr 2019 97,247 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres have cracks in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 94,721 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 92,137 miles

Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush NSF and OSF (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Mar 2017 92,128 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush NSF and OSF (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 89,975 miles

Gear selector requires attention, goes from drive to reverse without unlocking

Outer wall on nearside front tyre damaged

Pass 28 Mar 2015 81,349 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 72,644 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 3 Apr 2013 65,392 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Mar 2012 58,811 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 58,811 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 52,881 miles

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs worn

Fail 6 Apr 2011 52,836 miles

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

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

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs worn

Pass 1 Apr 2010 47,082 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 47,082 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 35,122 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 27,746 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 27,746 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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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EN04 ADX 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 70.8%.

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 EN04 ADX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EN04 ADX registered?

EN04 ADX is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 15 June 2004.

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