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AH03 HOP

2004 BMW X3

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,865 mi
Last recorded107,865 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAH03 HOP
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 107,865 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2026 107,865 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Apr 2025 105,230 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 100,717 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 4 Jul 2024 100,717 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front 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 7 Jul 2023 93,858 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2023 93,858 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn x2 arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn x2 arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jul 2022 87,019 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2022 87,007 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2021 78,867 miles

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

restricted view of the engine bay, cover fitted

restricted view of the outer sills, covers fitted

restricted view under the vehicle, under trays fitted

Pass 18 Feb 2021 77,155 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2021 77,152 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 73,635 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2020 73,633 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Feb 2019 71,418 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2019 71,417 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 66,567 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Feb 2017 61,890 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 61,890 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 57,213 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belts.

Slight engine oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2015 52,127 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Mar 2014 46,573 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 46,573 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2012 39,816 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 35,084 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 31,318 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 28,762 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 26,125 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 26,061 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 21,729 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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AH03 HOP is a 2004 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AH03 HOP, 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 AH03 HOP registered?

AH03 HOP is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 8 November 2004.

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