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F11 HDC

2004 BMW X3

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

144,658 mi
Last recorded144,658 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF11 HDC
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 144,658 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2024 137,866 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2023 130,876 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 126,185 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 120,349 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 109,215 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2019 95,236 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 87,464 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 81,520 miles

Front Oil leak ()

under tray fitted

Pass 22 Nov 2016 77,562 miles

Under tray fitted

Pass 21 Nov 2015 73,929 miles

Near side rear tyre has cracking in sidewall tread area

Off side front tyre has damage to side wall.

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 68,885 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 68,884 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 65,679 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Jan 2014 65,679 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 60,565 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 53,796 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 48,638 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 48,638 miles

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 43,104 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 43,099 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 37,882 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 32,062 miles

engine top cover fitted.

full engine tray fitted.

Pass 28 Jul 2007 31,767 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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F11 HDC 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 83.3%.

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 F11 HDC, 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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F11 HDC is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 22 June 2004.

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