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LB04 PPK

2004 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

80,121 mi
Last recorded80,121 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB04 PPK
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 80,121 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2025 80,030 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2024 77,333 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (Advise replacement) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 74,204 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 70,602 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2022 70,533 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 67,108 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2021 67,105 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 63,552 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 60,226 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 55,602 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 50,574 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 45,264 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 40,213 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 35,607 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 32,135 miles

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

both rear tyres perishing and worn on inner edges

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 10 Sep 2012 28,674 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 26,223 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 22,661 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 18,674 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 18,666 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2008 14,495 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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LB04 PPK is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LB04 PPK, 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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LB04 PPK is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 22 May 2004.

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