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RY04 NTG

2004 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

171,601 mi
Last recorded171,601 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY04 NTG
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 171,601 miles

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both - on limits (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 166,803 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 159,920 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both rear indicators starting to go white

engine oil leak

Pass 5 Nov 2022 153,110 miles

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 146,088 miles

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 139,438 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 132,827 miles

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Oct 2019 132,827 miles

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 126,595 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 119,034 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Nov 2017 119,034 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 111,941 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 103,707 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 95,825 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside front wiper smeary

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jun 2013 89,742 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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic body sills fitted

rear axle has oil leak

Fail 25 Jun 2013 89,689 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nail in offside front tyre

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 registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic body sills fitted

rear axle has oil leak

Pass 6 Jul 2012 76,033 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 67,852 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2011 67,851 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 58,876 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 47,098 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 38,209 miles

cut on offside rear tyre

Pass 29 Jun 2007 28,262 miles

front brake pads look low

screw in nearside rear tyre

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 NTG is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 RY04 NTG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RY04 NTG registered?

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

Is RY04 NTG safe to buy?

The MOT history for RY04 NTG shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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