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J2 TWM

2004 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

119,549 mi
Last recorded119,549 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ2 TWM
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 119,549 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 118,040 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2025 118,040 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2024 115,918 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 113,276 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 110,174 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 107,152 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 105,540 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2020 105,540 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 101,537 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 96,129 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2018 96,129 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2017 90,916 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2017 90,916 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Coolant leak lamp on

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Feb 2016 89,067 miles

Centre Rear car seat fitted

Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front and rear (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 2 Feb 2016 89,040 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Centre Rear car seat fitted

Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front and rear (4.1.E.1)

Offside mirror cover missing not affecting the rear view

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

oil leak

Fail 27 Jan 2015 85,473 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 85,473 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 81,073 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 74,185 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 74,184 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 66,276 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 66,268 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2011 56,604 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 56,604 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 48,691 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 48,689 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 35,782 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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J2 TWM is a 2004 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 J2 TWM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J2 TWM registered?

J2 TWM is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 14 December 2004.

Is J2 TWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for J2 TWM shows 28 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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