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F14 PPR

2004 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

109,222 mi
Last recorded109,222 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF14 PPR
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 109,222 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 106,718 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output ns + os (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine + gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

offside rear plate lamp flickers under operation

rear light units have been tinted

Fail 27 Nov 2024 106,717 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ns + os (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front + rear pate incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed secondary cord outer edge 235/50/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output ns + os (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine + gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

offside rear plate lamp flickers under operation

rear light units have been tinted

Pass 1 Dec 2023 101,977 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2023 101,977 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 97,483 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 92,880 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2021 92,880 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 88,854 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing within treaded area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing within the treaded area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

reverse light not working

Pass 13 May 2019 84,263 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 77,552 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 76,804 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Park brake only just met efficiency

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside rear worn on edges and slightly deteriorated (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Mar 2017 76,773 miles

Suspension arm severely distorted fouling anti roll bar (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm severely distorted fouling anti roll bar (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Park brake only just met efficiency

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside rear worn on edges and slightly deteriorated (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 74,784 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 72,801 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2015 72,801 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 71,435 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 71,435 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 70,569 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 69,140 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 65,730 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 63,112 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 63,060 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 59,571 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2009 59,559 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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 Feb 2008 55,193 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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F14 PPR is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 F14 PPR, 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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F14 PPR is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 1 June 2004.

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