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X31 ROC

2004 BMW X3

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

99,670 mi
Last recorded99,670 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX31 ROC
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 99,670 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 90,622 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Lower chip in windscreen

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front prop, rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jul 2024 90,219 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working Wing indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road Windscreen damage exceeding 10mm in zone A (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 1mm inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Sidelight dull

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2023 82,650 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside reverse lamp is dim

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped and cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2023 82,650 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside reverse lamp is dim

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped and cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 73,509 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 20 Apr 2022 73,509 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 66,019 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 62,454 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 60,395 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 55,949 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2018 55,949 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 51,263 miles

Offside Front Tyre perished, beginning to split down tread.

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 47,838 miles

Cracks in side wall O/S front tyre

Pass 9 Jun 2014 44,123 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jun 2013 40,372 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 38,224 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 38,224 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 34,651 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 31,048 miles

rear tyres getting low

Pass 20 Jul 2009 27,839 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 24,085 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 19,106 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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X31 ROC is a 2004 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 X31 ROC, 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 X31 ROC registered?

X31 ROC is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 18 June 2004.

Is X31 ROC safe to buy?

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