CarVerify

Free Car Check

SW04 MZN

2004 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2494cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

105,646 mi
Last recorded105,646 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW04 MZN
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2018 105,646 miles
Pass 29 May 2017 100,694 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 31 May 2016 91,487 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 85,699 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)

Fail 3 Jun 2015 85,699 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)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 83,293 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 76,803 miles

Oil leak

exhaust front pipe flange bolts corroded.

n/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 23 Jul 2012 67,919 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 58,108 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 29 Jun 2011 58,108 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 50,392 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 41,495 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 33,358 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

nearside inner tail lamp not working

Fail 11 Jun 2008 33,358 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

nearside inner tail lamp not working

Pass 27 Jun 2007 24,978 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 24,959 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
Full BMW X3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

SW04 MZN is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 SW04 MZN, 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

How do I check the history of SW04 MZN?

You can check the full history of SW04 MZN by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SW04 MZN registered?

SW04 MZN is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 30 June 2004.

Is SW04 MZN safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW04 MZN shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SW04 MZN have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on SW04 MZN. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.