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SN04 ZCH

2004 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,427 mi
Last recorded112,427 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN04 ZCH
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 112,427 miles

Nearside Front Coolant leak bottom corner around the coolant radiator ()

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2024 110,487 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust front flange in poor condition

Fail 6 Nov 2024 110,485 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Service brake excessively binding nearside rear and offside rear (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake excessively fluctuating front and rear (1.2.1 (e))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust front flange in poor condition

under floor heatshield becoming detached

Pass 2 Mar 2023 107,099 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy nearside and offside (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight grease seepage (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 105,792 miles

Rear subframe rusty

nearside front macphersion strut rusty

Fail 1 Mar 2022 105,789 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened bottom spring cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear subframe rusty

nearside front macphersion strut rusty

Pass 26 Jun 2020 104,422 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 102,358 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2019 102,358 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 99,655 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 96,151 miles

Nearside Front n/s/f brake holding on

Rear rear pads worn unevenly

Fail 30 Jun 2017 96,150 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Central exhaust bracket broken

Nearside Front n/s/f brake holding on

Rear rear pads worn unevenly

Pass 17 Jun 2016 91,835 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 86,802 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 80,911 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jul 2013 74,522 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 69,006 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 60,867 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 55,198 miles

All brake discs corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2009 47,893 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 41,720 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 41,488 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 4 Jun 2007 31,864 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 31,864 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 ZCH is a 2004 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,494cc 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 ZCH, 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 ZCH registered?

SN04 ZCH is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 29 June 2004.

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