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2004 BMW X3

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

117,539 mi
Last recorded117,539 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXX54 DAY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2026 117,539 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 113,187 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 110,418 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 107,291 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 104,185 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 98,775 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 98,419 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2019 91,214 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 84,045 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 76,458 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 68,619 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 60,348 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 56,611 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 56,611 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2013 51,847 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Feb 2012 45,504 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Feb 2012 45,504 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 40,150 miles

boot occupied not allowing for inspection

nearside front tyre worn bald on outer edge

Fail 10 Jan 2011 40,137 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

boot occupied not allowing for inspection

nearside front tyre worn bald on outer edge

Pass 17 Oct 2009 32,999 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 26,723 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2007 19,087 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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XX54 DAY is a 2004 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 XX54 DAY, 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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XX54 DAY is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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