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GM04 HKN

2004 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

113,692 mi
Last recorded113,692 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM04 HKN
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 113,692 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 105,438 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/50/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 9 May 2025 105,436 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/50/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 28 Apr 2025 105,346 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Pass 2 May 2024 101,959 miles
Fail 2 May 2024 101,959 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2023 98,706 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2023 98,677 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 92,961 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2022 92,953 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Feb 2021 89,659 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2021 89,635 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2020 86,876 miles

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn thrust arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2020 86,876 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper missing temp repair (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn thrust arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 81,045 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 74,165 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 68,434 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 63,251 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2014 60,713 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2013 55,354 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2012 52,818 miles

Both rear tyres have sidewall damage.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside front tyre has cut in sidewall not deep enough to reach the cords.

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

Fail 7 Dec 2012 52,818 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Both rear tyres have sidewall damage.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside front tyre has cut in sidewall not deep enough to reach the cords.

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

Pass 30 May 2012 49,924 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 49,924 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 May 2011 45,411 miles
Fail 28 May 2011 45,411 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 May 2010 40,359 miles
Fail 15 May 2010 40,359 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front and rear discs slightly corroded

knocking from front heard on roadtest

Pass 22 May 2009 36,280 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2008 33,247 miles

Nearside Rear 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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GM04 HKN is a 2004 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 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 GM04 HKN, 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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GM04 HKN is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 5 August 2004.

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