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X3 SCB

2004 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,482 mi
Last recorded95,482 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX3 SCB
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 95,482 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 95,458 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 95,455 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 90,617 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 84,724 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 80,733 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2020 80,727 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 76,765 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 69,409 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 65,052 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 62,632 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner shoulder void of tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner shoulder void of tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 8 Sep 2016 62,632 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop-link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner shoulder void of tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner shoulder void of tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 57,946 miles

Nearside Front wiper gives poor clearance

Nearside Outer Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 28 Sep 2015 57,946 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front wiper gives poor clearance

Nearside Outer Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 53,008 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 48,595 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Sep 2013 48,531 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

coolant level warning indicator on.

Pass 14 Nov 2012 40,371 miles

Airbag warning light is on. (to be part of mot soon)

Engine oil level low.(advise oil service)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 14 Nov 2012 40,371 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Airbag warning light is on. (to be part of mot soon)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine oil level low.(advise oil service)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 35,161 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre has been run on soft/flat( Both sidewalls are grooved and near cords)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 31,480 miles

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

o/s/f tyre has both sidewalls damaged(tyre run on flat)

Fail 1 Sep 2010 31,480 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

o/s/f tyre has both sidewalls damaged(tyre run on flat)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 24,612 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2007 22,245 miles

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

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

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 SCB is a 2004 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SCB, 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 SCB registered?

X3 SCB is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 30 September 2004.

Is X3 SCB safe to buy?

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