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GR04 XYJ

2004 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

171,897 mi
Last recorded171,897 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR04 XYJ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 171,897 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

undertrays fitted /ubcc

Pass 18 Jul 2024 160,263 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f and n/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Jul 2024 160,258 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Road wheel fixing missing all 4 wheels front and rear, 1 bolt missing each wheel. (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f and n/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 149,997 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 141,500 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2021 134,639 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

diff oil leak

underbody corrosoin

Pass 19 Aug 2019 131,726 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front 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))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive leaking from both drive shaft seals on differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2018 126,919 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 126,863 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 119,362 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 112,377 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 106,150 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 98,007 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Aug 2014 97,949 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Aug 2013 90,477 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 6 Aug 2012 85,723 miles

front brake pads getting low

rear tyres getting low tread

Pass 2 Aug 2011 78,809 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 71,021 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 58,531 miles

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

n/s/r lamp unit cracked

Pass 31 Jul 2009 58,531 miles

n/s/r lamp unit cracked

Pass 1 Aug 2008 46,354 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both windscreen wipers smearing slightly at time of test

rear number plate fading

Fail 1 Aug 2008 46,354 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both windscreen wipers smearing slightly at time of test

rear number plate fading

Pass 3 Aug 2007 33,431 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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GR04 XYJ is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 XYJ, 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 XYJ registered?

GR04 XYJ is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 6 August 2004.

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