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X3 PSS

2004 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

145,980 mi
Last recorded145,980 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 145,980 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2025 145,980 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Nov 2024 139,474 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 133,480 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2023 133,480 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 126,810 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2022 126,810 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 121,148 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2021 121,148 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 118,020 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 111,055 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2018 100,934 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 90,940 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges and starting to show cracking

both rear tyres starting to show cracking and n/s rear wearing on outer edge

Fail 8 Nov 2017 90,940 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

both front tyres wearing on outer edges and starting to show cracking

both rear tyres starting to show cracking and n/s rear wearing on outer edge

Pass 10 Nov 2016 81,443 miles

front brake discs showing slight corrosion

oil leak

rear brake discs showing slight corrosion

Pass 5 Nov 2015 72,423 miles

Centre exhaust middle bracket broken but system still adequately supported

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

items removed from driver view

Fail 3 Nov 2015 72,423 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Centre exhaust middle bracket broken but system still adequately supported

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

items removed from driver view

Pass 5 Nov 2014 61,655 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 50,835 miles

rear inner pads getting low

Pass 7 Nov 2012 41,801 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Nov 2012 41,801 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Nov 2011 34,663 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 26,338 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 19,980 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 14,320 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 10,368 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 PSS is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 PSS, 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 PSS registered?

X3 PSS is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 19 November 2004.

Is X3 PSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for X3 PSS shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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