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HY04 CXW

2004 BMW X3

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

76,578 mi
Last recorded76,578 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY04 CXW
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 76,578 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 74,822 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2023 74,326 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 19 Dec 2023 74,326 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 29 Dec 2022 73,865 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 73,456 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 73,178 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 72,633 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2018 70,729 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2018 70,729 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2017 68,803 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak ()

Fail 4 Dec 2017 68,770 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Dec 2016 67,439 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2016 67,355 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 65,968 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2014 64,305 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 63,048 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Dec 2012 61,796 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 12 Dec 2011 58,739 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 55,118 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 47,896 miles

tyres worn on edges -secondary treads -especially nearside front -which also has nail in tread

Fail 9 Apr 2010 47,767 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

tyres worn on edges -secondary treads -especially nearside front -which also has nail in tread

Pass 11 Dec 2008 36,139 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 35,847 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 24,597 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 24,597 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s and n/s/f tyres low on edges

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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HY04 CXW is a 2004 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 HY04 CXW, 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 HY04 CXW registered?

HY04 CXW is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 30 June 2004.

Is HY04 CXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY04 CXW shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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