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H7 UTS

2004 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

133,584 mi
Last recorded133,584 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH7 UTS
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 133,584 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential slightly oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 129,426 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2024 129,424 miles

Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear BOTH LENS (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH BLADES (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Oil leaking continuously from transmission posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

VEHICLE IS OVERHEATING

Pass 21 Nov 2023 125,616 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2023 125,614 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar 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))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 119,628 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil residue on undertray on engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2022 119,625 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective small split. cleaning ok (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective small split. cleaning ok (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil residue on undertray on engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 114,761 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 111,573 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 111,573 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 104,798 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2019 104,798 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure On inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Dec 2018 102,028 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2017 101,392 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 101,392 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 93,588 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 85,830 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 37,755 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 81,066 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 May 2013 70,575 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 63,651 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 61,683 miles

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

offside and nearside rear brake discs showing slight signs of wear

Pass 10 Aug 2011 53,923 miles

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

slight damage to n/s/f tyre sidewall

Fail 9 Aug 2011 53,923 miles

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

slight damage to n/s/f tyre sidewall

Pass 10 May 2011 52,345 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 52,118 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2010 43,157 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 31,499 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 31,499 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 May 2008 20,894 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 17,396 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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H7 UTS is a 2004 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 H7 UTS, 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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H7 UTS is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 25 June 2004.

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