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ET04 UVK

2004 BMW X3

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

142,280 mi
Last recorded142,280 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET04 UVK
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 142,280 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 139,387 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2023 137,590 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 135,015 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021 132,632 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 130,595 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2021 130,595 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 128,122 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 124,911 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both side (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2019 124,911 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both side (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both side (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 122,568 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 119,741 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 116,331 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 116,331 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 112,198 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 112,198 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 108,410 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 104,514 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 95,449 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 78,301 miles

Air Bag Light On

All Alloy Wheels Scuffed

All Discs Corroded

Both Sills Covered

N/S/F Fog Lamp Insecure

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Steering Collum Covered

Pass 16 Jun 2009 67,697 miles

Flat tyre warning light on

Front registration plate deteriorated

brake pad warning light on

Pass 24 Jun 2008 54,887 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 54,640 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

tracking / wheel alignment requires attention, both o/s tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 28 Jun 2007 40,256 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 28,904 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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ET04 UVK is a 2004 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ET04 UVK, 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 ET04 UVK registered?

ET04 UVK is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 20 May 2004.

Is ET04 UVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET04 UVK shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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