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VX04 XRK

2004 BMW X3

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

113,372 mi
Last recorded113,372 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX04 XRK
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 113,372 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2024 111,242 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 108,639 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2022 105,967 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 103,421 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2021 103,421 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 101,142 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2020 101,142 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 99,184 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 95,721 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 90,472 miles

Oil leak slight from sump area ()

Pass 22 Sep 2016 83,672 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 83,672 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 76,985 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 69,318 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 69,318 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 62,906 miles

front prop shaft uj badly broken up

Fail 27 Sep 2013 62,906 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

front prop shaft uj badly broken up

Pass 28 Sep 2012 54,405 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 45,924 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 45,767 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 38,416 miles

nail in nsr tyre

rear washer inoperative

Pass 26 Jun 2009 31,917 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 31,917 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jun 2008 25,511 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 19,474 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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VX04 XRK is a 2004 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 VX04 XRK, 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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What year was VX04 XRK registered?

VX04 XRK is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 21 June 2004.

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