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J333 NEC

2004 BMW X3

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

94,830 mi
Last recorded94,830 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ333 NEC
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 94,830 miles

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))

Fail 10 Sep 2025 94,830 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2024 92,605 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 90,883 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2023 90,883 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Spacing incorrect (0.1 (d))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 88,849 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2022 88,849 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 87,241 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 86,012 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 83,870 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 79,490 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 73,827 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 70,645 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 68,062 miles

n/s/f tyre low

Pass 28 Jul 2014 65,182 miles

slight wear disc

Pass 23 Jul 2013 57,817 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 52,154 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 46,121 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 42,152 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 37,257 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 37,257 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2008 30,309 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 24,847 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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J333 NEC is a 2004 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,979cc 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 J333 NEC, 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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J333 NEC is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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