CarVerify

Free Car Check

GR04 ERX

2004 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2979cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

120,123 mi
Last recorded120,123 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR04 ERX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2019 120,123 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 115,840 miles

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

brake fluid low level

oil leak

Fail 7 Sep 2017 115,819 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately supported fouled by steering column universal joint (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located lower seat (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located lower seat (2.4.C.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

brake fluid low level

oil leak

Pass 30 Sep 2016 111,125 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 111,124 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 107,829 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 25 Sep 2015 107,829 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 88,681 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 74,897 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2012 74,165 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Jun 2012 74,165 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 71,828 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 65,256 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2010 65,256 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 29 May 2009 53,906 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2008 43,142 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 34,302 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
Full BMW X3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

GR04 ERX is a 2004 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GR04 ERX, 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

How do I check the history of GR04 ERX?

You can check the full history of GR04 ERX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was GR04 ERX registered?

GR04 ERX is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 29 June 2004.

Is GR04 ERX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GR04 ERX shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GR04 ERX have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on GR04 ERX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.