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ST04 VFY

2004 BMW X3

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

145,769 mi
Last recorded145,769 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST04 VFY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 145,769 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2024 139,626 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X2 NSR/OSR (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jul 2024 139,615 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside + Offside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2023 135,415 miles

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

Rear Suspension components+ Sub frame corroded

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

Under-trays/Engine cover fitted obscuring view of some components

Fail 27 Jul 2023 135,377 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Suspension components+ Sub frame corroded

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

Under-trays/Engine cover fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 29 Jul 2022 129,521 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2022 129,511 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2021 126,470 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 125,294 miles

Nearside Front steering rack tie rod inner joint has slight play

Pass 11 Oct 2019 119,928 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2019 119,928 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 114,975 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 114,975 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Brake lining(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 113,250 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes require a good clean and grease further inspection may be required (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Sep 2017 113,250 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes require a good clean and grease further inspection may be required (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 110,621 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres on legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 105,574 miles

Child seat NSR.

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 96,801 miles

Child saet fitted N/S/R.

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 88,941 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Jan 2013 88,866 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Dec 2011 81,947 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 74,411 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 65,035 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 16 Feb 2010 65,035 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 55,597 miles

Front no. plate cracked, child seat fitted to rear centre seat not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

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

Fail 16 Feb 2009 55,567 miles

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

Front no. plate cracked, child seat fitted to rear centre seat not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

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

Pass 13 Feb 2008 42,889 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 33,968 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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ST04 VFY is a 2004 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 ST04 VFY, 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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ST04 VFY is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 21 May 2004.

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