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SN04 NCS

2004 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

132,774 mi
Last recorded132,774 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN04 NCS
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 132,774 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2026 132,767 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2025 128,425 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2024 128,139 miles

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Fail 18 Jan 2024 128,139 miles

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Pass 18 Jan 2023 127,670 miles

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

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Pass 30 Dec 2021 126,753 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

PLASTIC COVERS RESTRICT INSPECTION

Fail 30 Dec 2021 126,753 miles

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

PLASTIC COVERS RESTRICT INSPECTION

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 125,134 miles

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Fail 8 Jan 2021 125,134 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Pass 6 Jan 2020 122,917 miles

Plastic underside covers restrict inspection

Pass 9 Jan 2019 118,727 miles

engine bay and under body covers fitted not allowing full ininspection

Pass 8 Jan 2018 116,120 miles

engine bay and under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 8 Jan 2018 116,120 miles

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

engine bay and under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 19 Jan 2017 114,486 miles

engine bay and under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 18 Jan 2017 114,486 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

engine bay and under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 22 Feb 2016 106,088 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2015 95,295 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 95,295 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 91,060 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 82,545 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 75,568 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 67,707 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 67,707 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 58,543 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 49,814 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 49,814 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2007 38,046 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 38,046 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 NCS is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 NCS, 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 SN04 NCS registered?

SN04 NCS is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 30 June 2004.

Is SN04 NCS safe to buy?

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