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SO04 LVY

2004 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

158,618 mi
Last recorded158,618 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO04 LVY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 158,618 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2025 158,615 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2024 155,296 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2024 155,293 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 151,681 miles

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

under trays fitted

Fail 11 Oct 2023 151,680 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Oct 2022 148,185 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 144,836 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2021 144,743 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 140,351 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 140,351 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 134,680 miles

Nearside Rear Outer cv boot slightly perished

Offside Rear Outer cv joint boot slightly cracked

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

Fail 9 Oct 2019 134,675 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Outer cv boot slightly perished

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

Offside Rear Outer cv joint boot slightly cracked

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 127,709 miles

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

both front wipers smearing windscreen

Fail 9 Oct 2018 127,709 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

both front wipers smearing windscreen

Pass 31 Oct 2017 119,335 miles

Offside Front window wiper arm fouling with bonnet

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Oct 2016 112,885 miles

Offside Front window wiper arm fouling with bonnet

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 109,559 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 106,610 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 101,306 miles

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge also sidewall cracking

Fail 7 Nov 2013 101,302 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge also sidewall cracking

Pass 20 Jul 2012 92,414 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 19 Jul 2012 92,414 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 85,284 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

cracking on in side front n.s tyre

Pass 14 Jun 2010 75,381 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 63,587 miles

both nearside tyres have sidwall damage not deep enough to reach cords

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 29 May 2009 63,579 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2008 49,966 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 49,964 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 May 2007 35,054 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 LVY is a 2004 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 SO04 LVY, 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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SO04 LVY is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 27 May 2004.

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