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W40 DOD

2004 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

132,793 mi
Last recorded132,793 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW40 DOD
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 132,793 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2026 132,793 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 123,985 miles

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 Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 119,975 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users further investigation required (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge other 3 tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Mar 2024 119,975 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge torn (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users further investigation required (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge other 3 tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 116,089 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2023 116,089 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 112,859 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2022 112,849 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 111,792 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 110,096 miles

Nearside Rear shock bump stop broken.

Stone chips in windscreen.

Pass 24 Jan 2019 107,214 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 103,977 miles

Nearside Rear shock bump stop broken

Pass 9 Jan 2017 101,030 miles

Nearside Rear Shock bump stop broken

Pass 7 Jan 2016 96,757 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 96,757 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 92,311 miles

o/s/r shock bump stop split and n/s/r broken.

Pass 15 Jan 2014 88,167 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Jan 2014 88,167 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jan 2013 84,540 miles

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

n/s/r shock bump stop broken

slight leak of greas on outer cv joint n/s/r

Pass 10 Jan 2012 80,157 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 75,610 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 68,765 miles

High level stop light lense is cracked

Small cuts in the nearside rear tyre

Pass 12 Jan 2009 64,100 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 59,547 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 59,521 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 59,084 miles

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

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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W40 DOD is a 2004 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 W40 DOD, 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 W40 DOD registered?

W40 DOD is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 18 December 2004.

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