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X3 LLT

2004 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

155,939 mi
Last recorded155,939 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX3 LLT
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 155,939 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 151,395 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2024 151,395 miles

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

Nearside 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 27 Oct 2023 149,549 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Oct 2023 149,549 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Oct 2022 140,818 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2022 140,818 miles

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

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Brake valve leaking such that brake functionality is affected a.b.s pump leaking on union (1.1.7 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Oct 2021 131,996 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2021 131,996 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 122,296 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 117,335 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2018 115,827 miles

REAR BRAKE PADS WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT

Pass 11 May 2017 111,090 miles

Offside Rear tyre scrubbed

both front tyres scrubbed

Fail 9 May 2017 111,090 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed hole (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear tyre scrubbed

both front tyres scrubbed

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Pass 23 May 2016 105,248 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Well arch covers &sill covers fitted

Pass 13 May 2015 98,779 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 95,675 miles

Engine management light on

Pass 16 May 2013 92,996 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 88,990 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 84,439 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 79,623 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 76,769 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 76,769 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 66,011 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 51,343 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 LLT is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black 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 X3 LLT, 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 X3 LLT registered?

X3 LLT is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 27 September 2004.

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