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RY04 LDV

2004 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

117,784 mi
Last recorded117,784 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY04 LDV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 117,784 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2024 115,690 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2023 115,416 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

underside of vehicle and suspension components have age related corrosion

Fail 8 Dec 2023 115,408 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

underside of vehicle and suspension components have age related corrosion

Pass 9 Dec 2022 113,243 miles

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

parking brake requires adjustment

surface rust build on suspension components

Pass 13 Dec 2021 111,730 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2021 111,717 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Nov 2020 109,675 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2020 109,671 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

advise wear to rear near side and front off side tyres

Pass 13 May 2019 103,527 miles
Fail 11 May 2019 103,517 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2018 98,390 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 94,219 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 88,060 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 88,060 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 85,323 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 81,331 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 77,928 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 72,549 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 63,482 miles

rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 23 Jun 2011 63,482 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 21 Jul 2010 55,652 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 45,227 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 45,227 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 33,886 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 33,885 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 25,824 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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RY04 LDV is a 2004 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 RY04 LDV, 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 RY04 LDV registered?

RY04 LDV is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 28 June 2004.

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