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X13 DRJ

2004 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

144,858 mi
Last recorded144,858 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX13 DRJ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 144,858 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2024 133,545 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 123,344 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2022 112,188 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2022 112,188 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 103,709 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 97,990 miles

Engine cover, under tray, sill covers & under guards fitted at time of test

Pass 16 Dec 2019 91,534 miles

Engine cover, under tray, sill covers and under guards fitted at time of test

Fail 16 Dec 2019 91,534 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Engine cover, under tray, sill covers and under guards fitted at time of test

Pass 20 Dec 2018 81,437 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2018 81,437 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 4 Jan 2018 64,059 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2018 64,057 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Fail 16 Dec 2017 63,942 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

3rd stop lamp some led inop

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 62,729 miles

Front both tyres worn on the inner edge

Pass 12 Dec 2015 61,332 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on the inner edge

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on the inner edge

Pass 13 Dec 2014 60,286 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2014 60,286 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 58,802 miles

n/s/r tyre 3mm

Pass 4 Dec 2012 56,895 miles

3rd stop lamp led lights are inop in part of the lamp

Fail 30 Nov 2012 56,895 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

3rd stop lamp led lights are inop in part of the lamp

Pass 25 Nov 2011 53,827 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 53,827 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2010 48,017 miles

tyres close to 2mm bars

Fail 20 Dec 2010 48,017 miles

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

tyres close to 2mm bars

Fail 17 Dec 2010 48,016 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

front tyres worn edges

Pass 16 Dec 2009 40,820 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 34,424 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 29,214 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 29,201 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 20 Dec 2006 24,826 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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X13 DRJ is a 2004 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 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 X13 DRJ, 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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X13 DRJ is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 9 December 2004.

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