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L29 JHB

2004 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

116,989 mi
Last recorded116,989 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL29 JHB
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 116,989 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2025 103,807 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 87,856 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 67,846 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 66,927 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2021 65,798 miles
Fail 6 May 2021 65,798 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))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2020 64,323 miles

Offside 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 13 Apr 2019 63,775 miles

oil leak?

Pass 14 Apr 2018 62,421 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 61,334 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 60,553 miles

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

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

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)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 59,314 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 57,874 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 57,169 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Apr 2012 56,108 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 54,780 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 53,002 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 42,954 miles

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 16 May 2008 33,863 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 24,444 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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L29 JHB is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 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 L29 JHB, 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 L29 JHB registered?

L29 JHB is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 20 May 2004.

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