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X30 ANS

2004 BMW X3

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

103,266 mi
Last recorded103,266 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX30 ANS
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 103,266 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2024 102,595 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 101,663 miles

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 25 Aug 2022 100,445 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 98,592 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 97,177 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2020 97,177 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 96,104 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 92,809 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 88,878 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 88,878 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 85,358 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 80,705 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Aug 2014 76,316 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Aug 2013 70,074 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2013 70,074 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 62,822 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 56,972 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 56,972 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 50,572 miles

front brake discs pitted

Pass 26 Aug 2009 43,850 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 26 Aug 2009 43,850 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 38,570 miles

All 4 tyres starting to crack & perrish, both front only 2mm on the edges & o/s/r. n/s/r tyre 3mm.

Pass 24 Dec 2007 27,005 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 27,005 miles

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

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

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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X30 ANS is a 2004 BMW X3 in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 X30 ANS, 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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X30 ANS is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 22 December 2004.

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