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SV04 DER

2004 BMW X3

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

69,255 mi
Last recorded69,255 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV04 DER
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 69,255 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 67,546 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 65,865 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 64,807 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2023 64,406 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

parking brake effort only just met

Pass 13 Jan 2022 62,814 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 61,203 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 59,204 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 58,603 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2017 58,041 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2017 58,040 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2016 57,281 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 55,944 miles

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 May 2014 54,649 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 52,885 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 51,577 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 49,312 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 43,221 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 36,473 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 30,435 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 23,523 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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SV04 DER is a 2004 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 SV04 DER, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SV04 DER registered?

SV04 DER is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 29 May 2004.

Is SV04 DER safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV04 DER shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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