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SO04 ESN

2004 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

134,882 mi
Last recorded134,882 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO04 ESN
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2025 134,882 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 126,346 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2023 112,373 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2023 112,373 miles

Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment top nut loose (2.1.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 105,033 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 98,444 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 93,143 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 86,851 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Feb 2019 86,851 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 82,961 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 78,159 miles

Oil leak middle ()

Pass 17 Feb 2016 74,195 miles

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 17 Feb 2016 74,195 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2015 68,251 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight corrosion to both front brake discs

Pass 21 Feb 2014 60,999 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 55,923 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 55,919 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 41,889 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 34,502 miles

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

rear tyres cracking

Pass 19 Feb 2010 28,185 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 23,318 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 19,785 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 16,527 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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SO04 ESN is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 SO04 ESN, 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 SO04 ESN registered?

SO04 ESN is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 21 May 2004.

Is SO04 ESN safe to buy?

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