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SN04 XDZ

2004 BMW X3

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

164,433 mi
Last recorded164,433 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN04 XDZ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 164,433 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2026 164,432 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2025 153,098 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 139,248 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Feb 2024 139,248 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 125,978 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 113,662 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 103,311 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 96,172 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 78,715 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 65,321 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 58,336 miles

front brake discs have slight wear

front brake pads low

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner tread

oil leak

Fail 19 Apr 2017 58,331 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords pirelli p6000 235/50r18 97w (4.1.D.1a)

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

engine oil on minimum

front brake discs have slight wear

front brake pads low

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner tread

oil leak

tpms warning light staying on

Pass 10 Mar 2016 52,392 miles

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

oil leaks

Fail 9 Mar 2016 52,392 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/50 zr18 97w (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

oil leaks

Pass 10 Apr 2014 43,205 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 37,715 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 37,682 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 32,099 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 26,813 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 20,859 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 18,537 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 37,372 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 12,527 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 XDZ is a 2004 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XDZ, 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 XDZ registered?

SN04 XDZ is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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