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FA04 YCW

2004 BMW X3

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

132,278 mi
Last recorded132,278 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA04 YCW
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2024 132,278 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

outer sill trim fitted

Pass 14 Nov 2023 118,044 miles

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

Outer sill cover trim

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 115,289 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front 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))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 110,938 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides and wearing on edges 235/55/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front both sides back plate slightly loose no interfering with brakes

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 9 Nov 2021 110,938 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner side (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides and wearing on edges 235/55/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front both sides back plate slightly loose no interfering with brakes

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 106,091 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all brake flexi's slight cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front n/s/f brake slight binding

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres low on edges and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front brake back plates loose but not interfering with brakes

Pass 15 Nov 2019 102,472 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 101,512 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 98,354 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 98,354 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 95,245 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 91,604 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 87,326 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2014 83,032 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 77,978 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 77,978 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 71,769 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 65,126 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 59,586 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 59,586 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 52,152 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 44,170 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 44,170 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 31,708 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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FA04 YCW is a 2004 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 FA04 YCW, 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 FA04 YCW registered?

FA04 YCW is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 12 July 2004.

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