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X9 NMS

2004 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

104,198 mi
Last recorded104,198 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX9 NMS
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 104,198 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 100,780 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2024 96,799 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 93,267 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 89,456 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front upper (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 23 Mar 2022 89,452 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front upper (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 87,699 miles

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 83,336 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 78,571 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 74,329 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn outer edge

Pass 30 Mar 2017 72,127 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 68,786 miles

Both rear tyres worn bold inner edge

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

Offside Front wearing outter edge

Fail 29 Mar 2016 68,785 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Both rear tyres worn bold inner edge

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

Offside Front wearing outter edge

Pass 24 Mar 2015 64,232 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 60,640 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 60,640 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 55,518 miles

Oil leak

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

Windscreen washer weak

Fail 5 Apr 2012 47,652 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Signs of oil leak from engine area

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

bulb warning light showing on dash

Pass 5 Apr 2012 47,652 miles

Signs of oil leak from engine area

bulb warning light showing on dash

Pass 1 Apr 2011 43,841 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 43,841 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 39,143 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 34,589 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2009 34,589 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 29,157 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 22,907 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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X9 NMS is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 X9 NMS, 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 X9 NMS registered?

X9 NMS is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 5 April 2004.

Is X9 NMS safe to buy?

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