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BW04 YZV

2004 BMW X3

Grey Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

159,296 mi
Last recorded159,296 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW04 YZV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2024 159,296 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 155,861 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear BACKING PLATE SEVERELY CORRODED

Offside Rear Inner CRACKING

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

Offside Rear Outer CRACKING

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2023 155,824 miles

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear BACKING PLATE SEVERELY CORRODED

Offside Rear Inner CRACKING

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

Offside Rear Outer CRACKING

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 150,940 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

handbrake has little reserve travel

Fail 15 Jul 2022 150,940 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

handbrake has little reserve travel

Pass 28 Jul 2021 143,637 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 139,791 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 136,187 miles

Engine oil level low & oil on under tray

Exhaust front system securing studs & nuts corroded

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))

Underside of vehicle corroded & some parts covered in black paint

Pass 19 Oct 2018 130,474 miles

Engine oil leak

Underside of vehicle corroded including mechanical components some of covered in thick black paint

Fail 19 Oct 2018 130,474 miles

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

Engine oil leak

Underside of vehicle corroded including mechanical components some of covered in thick black paint

Pass 6 Oct 2017 123,060 miles

engine management light on

Fail 2 Oct 2017 123,002 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255/45r18 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear tyre is badly distorted and worn bald on the inner edge

engine management light on

Pass 20 Oct 2016 116,754 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on

Fail 11 Oct 2016 116,643 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt link bar (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on

Pass 23 Sep 2015 107,169 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 101,983 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2013 95,693 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside rear tyre worn on inside edge

offside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 4 Jul 2013 95,693 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inside edge

offside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 27 Jun 2012 85,075 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 78,270 miles

ADVISE REAR HIGH INTENSITY STOP LAMP VARIOUS BULBS INOP

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

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

Fail 5 May 2011 78,267 miles

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

ADVISE REAR HIGH INTENSITY STOP LAMP VARIOUS BULBS INOP

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

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

Pass 27 May 2010 70,566 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 56,580 miles

BRAKE PAD WEAR LIGHT STAYS ON

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 37,382 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 30,912 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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BW04 YZV is a 2004 BMW X3 in Grey with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 BW04 YZV, 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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BW04 YZV is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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