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X22 RBJ

2004 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

130,518 mi
Last recorded130,518 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX22 RBJ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 130,518 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 18 Dec 2025 130,517 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 19 Dec 2024 123,669 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside front tyre worn on edges

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 18 Dec 2024 123,669 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside front tyre worn on edges

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Dec 2023 115,806 miles

Coolant leak radiator ? ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 14 Dec 2023 115,806 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak radiator ? ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2022 107,806 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 19 Dec 2022 107,806 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 101,786 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 97,903 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2019 93,772 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 89,754 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2018 89,754 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 85,293 miles

235/50r18 97v

Nearside Front tyre worn on inside and outside

Nearside Rear tyre starting to wear on inside and outside

Offside Front tyre bold on inside and worn on outside

Offside Rear tyre bold on outside and worn on inside

engine oil leak/

Fail 10 Nov 2017 85,293 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

235/50r18 97v

Nearside Front tyre worn on inside and outside

Nearside Rear tyre starting to wear on inside and outside

Offside Front tyre bold on inside and worn on outside

Offside Rear tyre bold on outside and worn on inside

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

engine oil leak/

Pass 8 Dec 2016 81,612 miles

under covers fitted

Fail 8 Dec 2016 81,612 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

under covers fitted

Pass 26 Jan 2016 72,331 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 67,824 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 67,824 miles

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 61,564 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Feb 2013 55,233 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 48,908 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 41,321 miles

rear exhaust tail pipe covers are loose

Pass 6 Jan 2010 31,381 miles

both rear tyres getting close to limits on edges

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 9 Sep 2008 25,342 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 19,295 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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X22 RBJ is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 X22 RBJ, 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 X22 RBJ registered?

X22 RBJ is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 29 June 2004.

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