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2004 BMW X3

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

130,969 mi
Last recorded130,969 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH74 YYY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 130,969 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2025 130,969 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb in wrong (4.1.2 (c))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 129,905 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2024 129,891 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 127,970 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 126,654 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2022 126,654 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 125,528 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2021 125,513 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 124,556 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

suspension parts corroding in places

Pass 22 Oct 2019 123,096 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 120,275 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 119,584 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 115,387 miles

Front brake discs corroded and lipped

Front number plate slight damage

Front tyres wearing on edges

High level breke light not completly working

high level brake light not completly working

Pass 20 Oct 2015 109,991 miles

Front Number plate damaged

Oil leak to engine

Fail 20 Oct 2015 109,991 miles

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

Front Number plate damaged

Oil leak to engine

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 105,525 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2014 105,525 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 91,306 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 91,234 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leaks

Pass 24 Oct 2012 77,536 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 65,541 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 56,379 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 43,302 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 43,302 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Oct 2008 31,910 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 24,855 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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H74 YYY is a 2004 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 H74 YYY, 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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H74 YYY is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 7 December 2004.

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