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SMR 878

2004 BMW X3

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

87,478 mi
Last recorded87,478 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSMR 878
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 87,478 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2026 87,474 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2025 85,388 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 82,973 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 79,370 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2023 79,370 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 76,484 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2022 76,481 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (4.10 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear 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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 73,470 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 71,644 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 68,923 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 63,890 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 59,390 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 54,928 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 51,797 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 46,600 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 42,382 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2012 39,860 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 37,774 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 35,578 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 32,611 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 29,901 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 24,059 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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SMR 878 is a 2004 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 SMR 878, 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 SMR 878 registered?

SMR 878 is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 17 December 2004.

Is SMR 878 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SMR 878 shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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