CarVerify

Free Car Check

V1 MSG

2004 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2494cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

67,500 mi
Last recorded67,500 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Below or 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

RegistrationV1 MSG
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlue
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

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 67,500 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 64,457 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 62,621 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 60,698 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2021 57,435 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 50,165 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2019 44,635 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 42,831 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 39,780 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 37,501 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 34,040 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 29,811 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 27,423 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 27,423 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 24,050 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 24,011 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Sep 2010 73,793 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 22,912 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 21,677 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 17,869 miles

all tyres cracking in tread surface

Pass 20 Sep 2007 14,791 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

V1 MSG is a 2004 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 V1 MSG, 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 V1 MSG?

You can check the full history of V1 MSG by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was V1 MSG registered?

V1 MSG is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 30 September 2004.

Is V1 MSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for V1 MSG shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V1 MSG 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 V1 MSG. 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.