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GR04 ESV

2004 BMW X3

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

105,481 mi
Last recorded105,481 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR04 ESV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 105,481 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2025 102,094 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 98,109 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 94,128 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 89,409 miles

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

Offside Front wheel rim damaged

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

Fail 12 Jan 2022 89,409 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front wheel rim damaged

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 86,167 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 75,060 miles

Offside Front and offside rear wheel rims damaged

Pass 13 Jul 2018 68,295 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 64,157 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 59,998 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 56,342 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 56,309 miles

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nail in N/S/R tyre. 235/55/r17-99h

Nail in O/S/R tyre. 235/55/r17-99h

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 49,164 miles

Nail in N/S/R tyre. 235/55/r17-99h

Fail 30 Jun 2014 49,164 miles

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

Nail in N/S/R tyre. 235/55/r17-99h

Pass 29 Jun 2013 43,053 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 42,955 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 37,329 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 37,317 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 27 Jun 2011 32,842 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 29,212 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 23,247 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 18,331 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2007 18,331 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

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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GR04 ESV is a 2004 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,979cc 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 GR04 ESV, 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 GR04 ESV registered?

GR04 ESV is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 16 July 2004.

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