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HD04 EHV

2004 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

128,734 mi
Last recorded128,734 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD04 EHV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 128,734 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2025 123,883 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2024 119,318 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 115,754 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 113,076 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2022 113,076 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2022 112,906 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 108,845 miles

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

Fail 31 Dec 2020 108,835 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2020 105,119 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2020 105,118 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

TPMS light on

Pass 5 Jan 2019 93,408 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 84,639 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 78,225 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2016 78,225 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside n/s rear emergency position lamp n/working

n/s rear tyre inner wear o/s front and rear tyres inner wear

Pass 29 Dec 2015 74,003 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2015 66,444 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 54,414 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 48,953 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 44,583 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 44,583 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 39,474 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2009 33,177 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2009 33,177 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 26,678 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 12,937 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 12,799 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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HD04 EHV is a 2004 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 HD04 EHV, 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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HD04 EHV is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 27 May 2004.

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