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X31 XJB

2004 BMW X3

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

120,460 mi
Last recorded120,460 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX31 XJB
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2025 120,460 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2025 120,458 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 2 Feb 2024 114,058 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2024 114,058 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2023 106,888 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 103,545 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 100,422 miles

battery in poor condition(fault with battery)

Pass 11 Jul 2019 96,525 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 96,525 miles

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

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

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

all four tyres very heavily worn on inner edges

Pass 9 Jul 2018 90,587 miles

n/s/front droplink boot worn

all 4 tyres worn on edges

rear coil springs corroded..unable to fully inspect

Pass 11 Jul 2017 85,849 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 78,777 miles

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

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

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

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

Service over due

Pass 9 Jun 2015 72,244 miles

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

all tyres tread starting to crack

Pass 7 Jun 2014 67,059 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 62,593 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2012 59,263 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 59,260 miles

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

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 21 May 2011 57,539 miles
Pass 31 May 2010 56,192 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 55,138 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 53,396 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 51,408 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 XJB is a 2004 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 XJB, 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 XJB registered?

X31 XJB is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 21 May 2004.

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