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WF04 LJJ

2004 BMW X3

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

44,835 mi
Last recorded44,835 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF04 LJJ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 44,835 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 43,078 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 42,774 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 41,789 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2023 41,789 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 41,025 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2021 40,541 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 39,967 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 39,388 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 38,441 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 37,012 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 37,012 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords has deep cuts in the tread (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords has a nail in the tread (4.1.D.1a)

the rear brake pads look quite low also the nearside front tyre is close to worn out on the inside edge

Pass 26 Jan 2016 35,200 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 35,198 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2015 33,768 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 32,841 miles

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 16 Jan 2013 31,885 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 30,351 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 28,732 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 26,773 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 24,586 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 20,609 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 17,235 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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WF04 LJJ is a 2004 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 WF04 LJJ, 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 WF04 LJJ registered?

WF04 LJJ is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 22 May 2004.

Is WF04 LJJ safe to buy?

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