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X3 EVG

2004 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

98,309 mi
Last recorded98,309 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX3 EVG
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 98,309 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2025 97,951 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2024 97,940 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 96,988 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 96,675 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 96,502 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2019 93,596 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/50 18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 87,142 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 83,417 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 80,480 miles

engine cover fitted

Pass 23 May 2016 72,558 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fail 18 May 2016 72,504 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) insecure friction material bonding failed (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 28 May 2015 66,715 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 62,838 miles

all 4tyres starting to crack on inner and outer sidewalls. no cords showing at time of test

Pass 7 Jun 2013 57,618 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 51,689 miles

all tyres sidewalls perishing

Pass 4 Mar 2011 43,214 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 43,213 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 35,376 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 28,141 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2008 27,217 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2008 27,179 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 19,927 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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X3 EVG is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 EVG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X3 EVG registered?

X3 EVG is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 3 September 2004.

Is X3 EVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for X3 EVG shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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