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HS04 NTJ

2004 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

143,662 mi
Last recorded143,662 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS04 NTJ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 143,662 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2025 139,639 miles

Coolant leak

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 2 Jun 2025 139,626 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Jun 2024 135,068 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2023 129,858 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 124,998 miles

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))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 120,984 miles

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

engine covers & undertrays fitted

Fail 3 Jun 2021 120,984 miles

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

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

engine covers & undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2016 81,769 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 74,492 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jan 2015 72,994 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 69,096 miles

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

advise off side front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 15 Mar 2013 62,597 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 57,090 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 50,341 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Mar 2010 44,524 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 38,147 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 30,668 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 24,870 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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HS04 NTJ is a 2004 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 HS04 NTJ, 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 HS04 NTJ registered?

HS04 NTJ is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 17 July 2004.

Is HS04 NTJ safe to buy?

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