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J1 COT

2004 BMW X3

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

66,314 mi
Last recorded66,314 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ1 COT
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 66,314 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 62,718 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 61,691 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 60,898 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2021 60,898 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 60,004 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2020 60,004 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2019 59,285 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2018 57,306 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2018 57,306 miles

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

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

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 55,405 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 22 Nov 2017 55,405 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Nov 2016 52,096 miles

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

Tyre pressure warning lamp staying ON

rear tyres slightly worn on the inner shoulders

Pass 19 Nov 2015 49,092 miles

n/s/front tyre is wearing on the outer edges

Fail 19 Nov 2015 49,092 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

n/s/front tyre is wearing on the outer edges

Pass 4 Nov 2014 45,826 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 45,826 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 41,915 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 38,018 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 34,900 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 31,678 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 31,667 miles

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

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

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 12 Nov 2009 26,487 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 20,635 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 15,456 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 15,450 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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J1 COT is a 2004 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 J1 COT, 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 J1 COT registered?

J1 COT is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 10 November 2004.

Is J1 COT safe to buy?

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