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ST04 VUB

2004 BMW X3

Red Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

154,524 mi
Last recorded154,524 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST04 VUB
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 154,524 miles

Both rear inner sills have surface corrosion over them. NO holes at current time of test and plastic covers over part of these.

Coolant warning lamp illuminated

Front number plate deteriorating and slightly loose.

Front prop shaft missing.

Nearside front headlamp aim is staring to deteriorate.

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

Part of the leds in the centre rear stop lamp are inopp. 10 out, 13 still working.

Slight damage to the nearside front wing

Slight play in the offside front wheel.

Surface corrosion all under rear of vehicle.

Surface corrosion over both the front inner wheel archs at the chassis. NO holes at current time of test.

Surface corrosion over the nearside rear metal brake ferrule

Very small hole in offside front wing.

Fail 6 Oct 2025 154,524 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Surface corrosion over the nearside rear metal brake ferrule

Both rear inner sills have surface corrosion over them. NO holes at current time of test and plastic covers over part of these.

Coolant warning lamp illuminated

Front number plate deteriorating and slightly loose.

Front prop shaft missing.

Nearside front headlamp aim is staring to deteriorate.

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

Part of the leds in the centre rear stop lamp are inopp. 10 out, 13 still working.

Slight damage to the nearside front wing

Slight play in the offside front wheel.

Surface corrosion all under rear of vehicle.

Surface corrosion over both the front inner wheel archs at the chassis. NO holes at current time of test.

Very small hole in offside front wing.

Pass 10 Oct 2024 152,254 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Body damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2024 152,253 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Body damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 151,726 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Side repeater. (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Perishing on inner edge. ()

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Side repeater. (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 145,665 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2022 145,665 miles

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Sound deadening material insecure exhaust leak (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 139,854 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre cuts outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn both edges and cuts outer wall (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak

Fail 21 Sep 2021 139,854 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre cuts outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn both edges and cuts outer wall (5.2.3 (e))

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

oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2020 134,912 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre cuts outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

oil leak

Pass 27 Sep 2019 129,045 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs shows signs of wear on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres on 1.6mm limit (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak

Fail 20 Sep 2019 129,038 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

oil leak

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs shows signs of wear on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres on 1.6mm limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 122,479 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2018 122,371 miles

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 115,996 miles

front prop slight play in uj

Fail 9 Aug 2017 115,996 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front prop slight play in uj

Pass 30 Jul 2016 108,973 miles

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

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

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 30 Jul 2016 108,959 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 22 Jul 2015 101,764 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jul 2014 95,489 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jul 2013 90,290 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 82,405 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Jul 2011 75,171 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 66,719 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 57,865 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 52,663 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 VUB is a 2004 BMW X3 in Red with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VUB, 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 VUB is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 16 June 2004.

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