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GK04 LXM

2004 BMW X3

Silver Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

127,095 mi
Last recorded127,095 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK04 LXM
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 127,095 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2026 127,094 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front 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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2025 124,446 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))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 118,941 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2023 110,613 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 106,984 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2021 106,402 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2020 104,796 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 102,596 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2019 102,585 miles

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn Rear (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 99,830 miles

Offside Front Lower Slight damage to windscreen

Oil leak ()

Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Pass 9 Mar 2017 96,292 miles

Offside Lower windscreen slightly damaged

Fail 9 Mar 2017 96,292 miles

Nearside Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Offside Lower windscreen slightly damaged

Pass 3 Mar 2016 89,809 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 13 Feb 2015 80,893 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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 13 Feb 2015 80,892 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 71,007 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 64,816 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 64,816 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 52,213 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 43,926 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 36,670 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 28,103 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 19,326 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 11,743 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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GK04 LXM is a 2004 BMW X3 in Silver with a 3,000cc 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 GK04 LXM, 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 GK04 LXM registered?

GK04 LXM is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 21 May 2004.

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