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X3 NYM

2004 BMW X3

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

129,750 mi
Last recorded129,750 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX3 NYM
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 129,750 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both Side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both Side (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension Components Corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2024 127,338 miles

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2024 127,336 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 120,422 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 115,795 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 108,733 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2021 108,733 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 104,438 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 103,593 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 101,685 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear of wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 99,544 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 93,555 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 85,983 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 78,630 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

dash display indicates service overdue

front brake pads worn close to indicator

front tyres wearing on outer edges

fuel cap seal slightly perished

screenwash level warning displayed

Pass 19 Aug 2013 70,212 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 70,212 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 63,505 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Aug 2011 56,209 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 47,476 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 35,015 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 28,174 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 21,247 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 NYM is a 2004 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 NYM, 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 NYM registered?

X3 NYM is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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