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ET04 WJF

2004 BMW X3

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

141,401 mi
Last recorded141,401 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET04 WJF
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2019 141,401 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges both sides (5.2.3 (e))

brake and suspension parts corrosion

Pass 8 Jul 2016 141,300 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2015 136,825 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2015 136,755 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Jul 2014 122,316 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

rear brake pads getting low.

Pass 21 Jul 2014 122,316 miles

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

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

rear brake pads getting low.

Pass 15 Jul 2013 114,176 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 109,221 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 109,179 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

offside front tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 29 Feb 2012 97,606 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 78,269 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 64,219 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 64,002 miles

Nearside Front Front drive shaft damaged (2.5.C.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 44,302 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 31,797 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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ET04 WJF is a 2004 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 ET04 WJF, 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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What year was ET04 WJF registered?

ET04 WJF is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 27 May 2004.

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