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GP04 XMJ

2004 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

142,408 mi
Last recorded142,408 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP04 XMJ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 142,408 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2024 136,755 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 135,526 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 14 Jun 2023 135,365 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2022 133,517 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on inner face (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on inner face (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 132,125 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))

Fail 16 Jun 2021 132,125 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 131,251 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2019 129,817 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 129,736 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Jun 2018 121,940 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on inner faces nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 113,064 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)

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Jun 2016 102,832 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Jun 2015 92,468 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 82,252 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

engine management light on

Pass 18 Jun 2013 73,399 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 15 Jun 2012 64,365 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 64,360 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 55,744 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 48,648 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 34,161 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 32,706 miles

cracks in windsreen,both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 10 Jun 2008 32,610 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

both rear tyres approaching limit (3.0mm)

nearside front tyre bald outer shoulder of tread and close to limit outer edge (2.0mm)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 25,146 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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GP04 XMJ is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 GP04 XMJ, 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 GP04 XMJ registered?

GP04 XMJ is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 18 June 2004.

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