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DS04 WNU

2004 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

45,098 mi
Last recorded45,098 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2013
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS04 WNU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2013 45,098 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

cracks in front number plate

o/s front jacking block missing

Fail 20 Jul 2012 41,459 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

cracks in front number plate

rear wiper arm broken

Pass 20 Jul 2012 41,459 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

cracks in front number plate

rear wiper arm broken

Pass 26 Jul 2011 37,592 miles

cracks in front number plate

oil leak on rear of gear box

Fail 26 Jul 2011 37,591 miles

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

cracks in front number plate

oil leak on rear of gear box

Pass 22 Jul 2010 32,342 miles

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

cracks in front number plate.

Fail 21 Jul 2010 32,342 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

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

cracks in front number plate.

Pass 16 Jun 2009 26,822 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

cracks in front number plate.

o/s front wheel arch liner loose at front end.

surface scuff marks in outer side wall

Pass 15 Jul 2008 23,956 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 19,756 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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DS04 WNU is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DS04 WNU, 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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DS04 WNU is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 28 June 2004.

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