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HT04 HJV

2004 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

135,238 mi
Last recorded135,238 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT04 HJV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 135,238 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2025 124,783 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 120,982 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2024 120,979 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 114,178 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2022 111,882 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 109,386 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Rear shock absorber's weren't replaced just had new bump stops fitted this has taken the majority of the movement out but has not rectified the original issue which was the shock absorber's

fuel cap seal slightly perished

Fail 1 Jul 2019 109,384 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

fuel cap seal slightly perished

Pass 26 Jun 2018 108,009 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 108,008 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 106,692 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 106,692 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 105,494 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 103,179 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 93,657 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 93,657 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 85,004 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 85,004 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jan 2012 74,470 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 62,467 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 51,311 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 36,785 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 19,711 miles

n/s rear door damaged

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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HT04 HJV is a 2004 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 HT04 HJV, 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 HT04 HJV registered?

HT04 HJV is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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