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XO03 PAL

2004 BMW X3

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

136,957 mi
Last recorded136,957 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXO03 PAL
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 136,957 miles

Central Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front prop shaft joint worn, (on the end off prop ) (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2024 136,708 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 136,317 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 135,839 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2022 135,839 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 135,573 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 135,002 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2020 134,988 miles

Headlamp aim not tested levelling device broken (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 133,219 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 131,760 miles

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 128,850 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 May 2016 125,347 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 117,617 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 108,508 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 100,549 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)

Pass 21 May 2012 90,010 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 90,010 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

nail in nearside rear tyre advise (punctured)

nail in offside front tyre advise (punctured)

Pass 13 May 2011 75,245 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)

Fail 13 May 2011 75,231 miles

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

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)

Pass 25 May 2010 64,352 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 64,351 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2009 52,950 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 45,406 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 33,544 miles

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

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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XO03 PAL is a 2004 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 XO03 PAL, 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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XO03 PAL is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 2 September 2004.

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