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DV04 WFN

2004 BMW X3

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,296 mi
Last recorded98,296 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV04 WFN
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2023 98,296 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2022 94,518 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2021 86,936 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2021 86,930 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pressure weak (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint damage and insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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 nail (5.2.3 (e))

Offside headlamp bracket damage

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

Pass 1 May 2020 82,199 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 11 Feb 2019 77,658 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test permit (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear position light only 60%

Nearside stop light working on aux

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

Pass 2 Feb 2018 72,187 miles

oil leak

Pass 31 Jan 2017 68,546 miles

Oil leak ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 31 Jan 2017 68,546 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 11 Feb 2016 65,580 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 62,007 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 62,007 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 56,116 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Aug 2012 51,759 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 46,577 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 Aug 2011 46,577 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Aug 2010 42,092 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 37,677 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 33,848 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 28,077 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Two child seats fitted

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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DV04 WFN is a 2004 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,979cc 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 DV04 WFN, 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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DV04 WFN is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 21 May 2004.

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