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J14 PHN

2004 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

165,048 mi
Last recorded165,048 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ14 PHN
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 165,048 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 155,548 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip to nearside (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 150,375 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2024 150,291 miles

Central Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 144,463 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 138,062 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 133,407 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2021 133,394 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2020 126,317 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Feb 2019 110,968 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 19 Feb 2018 97,663 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2017 88,256 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 79,500 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 68,401 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 53,716 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2013 46,238 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Feb 2012 37,981 miles

nearside and offside front tyres cracking

nearside rear tyre low on tread and cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 13 Feb 2012 37,981 miles

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

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

nearside and offside front tyres cracking

nearside rear tyre low on tread and cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 22 Feb 2011 36,318 miles

all tyres cracking on tread

Pass 3 Dec 2009 33,654 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 33,654 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 29,944 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 25,536 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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J14 PHN is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 J14 PHN, 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 J14 PHN registered?

J14 PHN is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 20 December 2004.

Is J14 PHN safe to buy?

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