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J70 WJM

2004 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,840 mi
Last recorded129,840 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ70 WJM
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2021 129,840 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2021 129,828 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2020 114,133 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 94,888 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2019 94,884 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 92,369 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 84,132 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 74,674 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 74,668 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 13 Feb 2016 74,597 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 65,305 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Mar 2014 57,311 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 47,451 miles

all 4 tyres cracking

Pass 9 Mar 2012 39,191 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 38,418 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 38,413 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2010 37,347 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 34,107 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 29,819 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 25,400 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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J70 WJM is a 2004 BMW X3 in Silver with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J70 WJM, 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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J70 WJM is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 26 October 2004.

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