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F8 UXX

2004 BMW X3

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

217,737 mi
Last recorded217,737 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF8 UXX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 217,737 miles

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached o/s/f damaged. (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2024 206,412 miles

Central EXHAUST SPORT IS BROKEN

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2024 206,346 miles

Emissions unable to be completed engine misfire (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Central EXHAUST SPORT IS BROKEN

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2023 198,812 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2022 194,622 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2022 194,622 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device insecure (3.1 (c))

Fail 4 Jun 2022 194,603 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device insecure (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Sep 2020 188,131 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2019 182,304 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 166,255 miles

Both rear shocks weak in opperation

Offside Rear Inner side lamp not working

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear on limit 235/55/17 99v economy (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Dec 2016 143,131 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 133,016 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 133,012 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 112,454 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 112,423 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 99,164 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 80,771 miles

Centre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 22 Aug 2011 68,124 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 64,646 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S/F TYRE CUTS SIDEWALL

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 4 Oct 2010 64,646 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S/F TYRE CUTS SIDEWALL

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 54,519 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 48,096 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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F8 UXX is a 2004 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 F8 UXX, 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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F8 UXX is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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