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X3 BXM

2004 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

129,116 mi
Last recorded129,116 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX3 BXM
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 129,116 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear differential leaking oil

Fail 16 Jun 2025 128,923 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear differential leaking oil

Pass 4 Jun 2024 116,587 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin thickness of backing plate (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 102,021 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 94,690 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 91,760 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 88,549 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 85,435 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2019 85,435 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2018 75,960 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 66,842 miles

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres cracking and perishing (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all at rear

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 60,574 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 60,224 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 59,066 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 57,889 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 56,443 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 54,169 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all4 tyre walls damaged

Pass 14 Jul 2011 50,777 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 47,743 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/f tyre has sidewall damage

Pass 28 Apr 2009 39,894 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2009 39,894 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 34,142 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2008 34,142 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 28,791 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 28,791 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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X3 BXM is a 2004 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 X3 BXM, 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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X3 BXM is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 20 May 2004.

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