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J800 UNA

2003 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests43 (33 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate76.7%

Mileage

118,809 mi
Last recorded118,809 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW X358,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ800 UNA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

33 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 118,809 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2025 118,727 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2025 118,528 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2025 118,528 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 116,195 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2024 116,181 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 4 Nov 2024 115,563 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 118,102 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 111,597 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 116,472 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 93,234 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 115,516 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 79,898 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2021 113,894 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 67,205 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 111,502 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 57,737 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2019 57,737 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 108,955 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2019 108,955 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2018 50,067 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 49,301 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2018 49,301 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements not correct format (0.1 (d))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 39,369 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 39,368 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2017 100,134 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Feb 2017 36,684 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rears. (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn edges, small cuts and perishing tread. (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn inner edge, small cuts and perishing tread.

Pass 26 Aug 2016 89,967 miles

n/s/r tyre worn close to treadwear indicators

o/s/r tyre worn close to treadwear indicators

undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Feb 2016 29,696 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 16 Jun 2015 79,325 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front discs corroded

rear tyres wearing low N/S ON LIMIT

Pass 25 Feb 2015 20,438 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 76,765 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jul 2013 72,688 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all brake discs slightly worn

fuel cap seal slight perish

Fail 27 Jun 2013 72,566 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all brake discs slightly worn

fuel cap seal slight perish

Fail 28 Jun 2012 60,619 miles

Fuel cap sealing rubber perishing

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear tyre just on legal limit

Offside side repeater has water inside lens and becoming insecure

Rear number plate becoming insecure

Pass 28 Jun 2012 60,619 miles

Fuel cap sealing rubber perishing

Offside rear tyre just on legal limit

Offside side repeater has water inside lens and becoming insecure

Rear number plate becoming insecure

Pass 6 Jun 2011 49,208 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 38,823 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 38,813 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2009 35,175 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 32,461 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 24,131 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2006 4,789 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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J800 UNA is a 2003 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 43 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.7%.

Across all 2003 BMW X3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 58,920 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 J800 UNA, 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 23 years old, this BMW X3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J800 UNA registered?

J800 UNA is a 2003 BMW X3, first registered on 20 November 2003.

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