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GD04 XSA

2004 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

110,650 mi
Last recorded110,650 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD04 XSA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 110,650 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2026 110,649 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both front (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

eml is on

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

Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 109,060 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 107,448 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 101,371 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 100,120 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 99,180 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 98,183 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2018 96,161 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 93,408 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2017 93,407 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 88,381 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres wearing on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Jan 2017 88,381 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres wearing on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 76,606 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 73,027 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 4 Dec 2013 68,460 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 29 Nov 2012 63,904 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)

rear tyres bald on inner tread\front brake discs slightly worn and lipped

Fail 29 Nov 2012 63,904 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

rear tyres bald on inner tread\front brake discs slightly worn and lipped

Pass 9 Dec 2011 59,659 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 58,142 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 57,990 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both rear tyres getting low wearing on inner edges

offside front tyre wearing on edges getting low

plastic outer cover sills fitted

Pass 21 Jul 2010 52,044 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 46,793 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 40,528 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2007 28,255 miles

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

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

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

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

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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GD04 XSA is a 2004 BMW X3 in Blue 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 GD04 XSA, 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 GD04 XSA registered?

GD04 XSA is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 19 July 2004.

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