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EN04 WRU

2004 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

109,730 mi
Last recorded109,730 miles
Recorded on17 May 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN04 WRU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 May 2024 109,730 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2023 107,359 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 105,054 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 105,039 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Apr 2019 105,022 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 104,933 miles

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

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

windscreen scratched

wipers smearing screen

Pass 19 Jun 2017 101,607 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

windscreen scratched

Fail 19 Jun 2017 101,607 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

windscreen scratched

Pass 13 Feb 2016 94,291 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jan 2015 84,157 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 76,977 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 66,457 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 12 Jul 2012 62,416 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

o/s/f tyre worn inner edges

Pass 4 Jul 2011 57,089 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 50,806 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 42,790 miles

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

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

advise on wear to front brake discs.

Fail 16 Jul 2009 42,789 miles

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

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

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

advise on wear to front brake discs.

Pass 22 Jul 2008 34,744 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 26,853 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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EN04 WRU is a 2004 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 EN04 WRU, 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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EN04 WRU is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 21 July 2004.

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