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SN04 HMC

2004 BMW X3

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

105,670 mi
Last recorded105,670 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN04 HMC
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2025 105,670 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2024 104,416 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 103,464 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Jan 2023 103,455 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Aug 2021 101,104 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 98,294 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust system deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 May 2018 91,237 miles

Oil leak underneath front of engine ()

Fail 14 May 2018 91,237 miles

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

Oil leak underneath front of engine ()

Pass 24 May 2017 84,541 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 May 2017 84,541 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 May 2016 79,705 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 73,181 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 73,181 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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)

Pass 26 May 2014 65,196 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 May 2014 65,157 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 May 2013 53,434 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 38,009 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 37,922 miles

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 29,330 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 29,220 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 22,756 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Jan 2009 19,790 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 16,075 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 15,641 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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SN04 HMC is a 2004 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 SN04 HMC, 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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SN04 HMC is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 20 May 2004.

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