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LB04 XRD

2004 BMW X3

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

173,916 mi
Last recorded173,916 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB04 XRD
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2025 173,916 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2024 160,119 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2023 150,125 miles

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

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

Nearside Front and offside front tyres worn on inner edge

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

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))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2022 143,667 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 135,618 miles

All four tyre treads getting low

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

The front brakes are slightly out of balance

Pass 12 Jul 2019 117,640 miles

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

Sill and underside covers fitted unable to check all prescribed areas

Fail 10 Jul 2019 117,633 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Sill and underside covers fitted unable to check all prescribed areas

Pass 10 Jul 2018 110,444 miles

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

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

engine management light is on

Pass 4 Jul 2017 104,936 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 98,839 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 98,834 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 94,750 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs pitted

rear brake discs pitted

Fail 26 Jun 2015 94,746 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs pitted

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 11 Jul 2014 89,116 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

front brake discs worn

front tyres wearing outer + perrished

rear brake discs worn

rear tyres perrishing slightly

Fail 11 Jul 2014 89,116 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

front brake discs worn

front tyres wearing outer + perrished

rear brake discs worn

rear tyres perrishing slightly

Pass 15 May 2013 83,504 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 May 2012 78,601 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 78,601 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 May 2011 69,521 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 61,961 miles

windscreen cracked just outside swept area

Pass 1 Apr 2009 49,840 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 39,529 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 29,931 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 XRD is a 2004 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 XRD, 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 XRD is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 21 May 2004.

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