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DN04 WVS

2004 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

145,427 mi
Last recorded145,427 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN04 WVS
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2019 145,427 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2018 139,945 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2017 130,945 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 17 May 2017 130,945 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Jun 2016 121,540 miles

Oil leak ()

nearside front tyre side wall damaged

Fail 8 Jun 2016 121,539 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

Oil leak ()

nearside front tyre side wall damaged

Pass 10 Jun 2015 111,162 miles

both rear tyres wearing uneven

Fail 5 Jun 2015 111,086 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

both rear tyres wearing uneven

Pass 3 Jul 2014 100,830 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

unable to check inner brake pads

Fail 2 Jul 2014 100,830 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

unable to check inner brake pads

Pass 13 Jul 2013 86,789 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brakes tested by taply metre due to being 4x4

Pass 21 Jun 2012 73,392 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 63,392 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 53,730 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 53,726 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 44,759 miles

road test carried out for brakes

trims fitted to outersills

unable to fully view rear coil springs

Pass 29 Jul 2008 37,453 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 37,449 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 28,248 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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DN04 WVS is a 2004 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 DN04 WVS, 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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DN04 WVS is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 19 July 2004.

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