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A500 WMM

2004 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

163,730 mi
Last recorded163,730 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA500 WMM
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 163,730 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2025 163,712 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2023 166,872 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 162,572 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 160,842 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 30 Aug 2019 154,784 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2019 154,784 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 146,269 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 142,301 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 139,999 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 138,239 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 130,890 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 114,939 miles

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 28 Jun 2013 114,939 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 94,575 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 75,132 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 61,046 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 47,551 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 29,603 miles

slight damage to front no plate

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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A500 WMM is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 A500 WMM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A500 WMM?

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What year was A500 WMM registered?

A500 WMM is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 29 December 2004.

Is A500 WMM safe to buy?

The MOT history for A500 WMM shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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