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A8 WTX

2004 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

106,150 mi
Last recorded106,150 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 WTX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2022 106,150 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Slight corrosion: Rear Sub frame.

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

Fail 18 Oct 2022 106,111 miles

Emissions not tested unable to maintain constant fast idle - engine hunting at fast idle and rough running (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

covers fitted to entire underside of vehicle

Pass 29 Sep 2021 101,381 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2020 100,489 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2019 99,167 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 97,690 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 97,161 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 92,103 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 92,103 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 85,313 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 72,903 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 58,686 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 46,944 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2011 40,194 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 40,194 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2010 35,940 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 35,940 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2009 31,909 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 27,928 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 14 May 2007 22,837 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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A8 WTX is a 2004 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 A8 WTX, 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 A8 WTX registered?

A8 WTX is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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