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EX04 AXH

2004 BMW X3

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,943 mi
Last recorded75,943 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX04 AXH
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 75,943 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2024 72,116 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 69,648 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 68,552 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement centre arn bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement centre arm bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Jun 2022 68,550 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement centre arn bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement centre arm bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2021 65,984 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2020 63,496 miles

Central Rear brake light has light missing centre of display

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Jun 2020 63,492 miles

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

Central Rear brake light has light missing centre of display

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 57,798 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2019 57,797 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 May 2019 57,763 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 55,777 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 53,603 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 51,067 miles

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)

Pass 21 May 2015 46,969 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 41,997 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 36,451 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 30,596 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 24,431 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 19,661 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 19,661 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2009 14,684 miles

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)

Pass 22 May 2008 10,257 miles

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

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

Fail 21 May 2008 10,249 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2007 7,366 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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EX04 AXH is a 2004 BMW X3 in Red with a 2,494cc 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 EX04 AXH, 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 EX04 AXH registered?

EX04 AXH is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 26 May 2004.

Is EX04 AXH safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX04 AXH 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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