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HW04 HYL

2004 BMW X3

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

94,674 mi
Last recorded94,674 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW04 HYL
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 94,674 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2025 94,673 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2024 93,774 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 91,184 miles

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

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

Offside 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))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 87,611 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 85,840 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 83,838 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 80,913 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 77,710 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Nov 2016 73,636 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 68,291 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 62,791 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 57,691 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

left hand rear tyre has a cut in outer side wall

Pass 29 Aug 2012 52,403 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Aug 2012 52,387 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 48,242 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 44,621 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2009 38,619 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 16 May 2008 29,383 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 19,931 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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HW04 HYL is a 2004 BMW X3 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 HW04 HYL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HW04 HYL registered?

HW04 HYL is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 1 June 2004.

Is HW04 HYL safe to buy?

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