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HNZ 8459

2004 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests28 (23 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate82.1%

Mileage

124,803 mi
Last recorded124,803 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHNZ 8459
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

23 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 124,803 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2025 124,796 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2024 119,354 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 113,934 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 108,319 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 101,272 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2021 101,272 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2020 96,127 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides on front facing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Oct 2020 96,094 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing one wheel nut missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides on front facing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 93,574 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2018 85,740 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 81,220 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 76,597 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 76,596 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 72,650 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint marked green (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 67,776 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Nov 2013 62,416 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 54,879 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 54,836 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 51,113 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 49,476 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 9 Sep 2010 44,822 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 4 Jan 2010 39,865 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 37,611 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 37,610 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2009 30,953 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Jan 2008 22,984 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 13,840 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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HNZ 8459 is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.1%.

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 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 HNZ 8459, 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 HNZ 8459 registered?

HNZ 8459 is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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