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WA04 XRR

2004 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

116,799 mi
Last recorded116,799 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA04 XRR
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2024 116,799 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Travell (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 9 Aug 2024 116,799 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Travell (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 107,426 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2023 107,418 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 1 Aug 2023 107,006 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working Emergency stop light working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm / front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber dust cover insecure

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm / front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine -- underside (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 95,683 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leak . (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front door mirror glass cracked .

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four tyres wearing on the inner edges .235/50r18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Aug 2022 95,682 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rubber boot split open . (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rubber boot split open . (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leak . (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front door mirror glass cracked .

Offside Rear All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning only 50% of the rear side lamp is working . (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four tyres wearing on the inner edges .235/50r18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 81,598 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 14 Jun 2021 81,598 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020 72,108 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 29 Jun 2020 72,108 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2355018 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 71,662 miles

Nearside NON OBLIGATORY MIRROR GLASS DAMAGED

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

Fail 17 Jul 2019 71,657 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 68,353 miles

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

Nearside non obligatory mirror broken

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

Pass 22 Apr 2017 64,800 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 61,971 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside mirror damaged

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

Fail 22 Apr 2016 61,971 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside mirror damaged

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

Pass 1 May 2015 57,620 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 29 Apr 2014 53,888 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Apr 2013 50,403 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 46,297 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2011 43,438 miles

both front tyres wearing thin on edges

Pass 28 Apr 2010 39,631 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 34,783 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 22,523 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)

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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WA04 XRR is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 WA04 XRR, 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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WA04 XRR is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 20 May 2004.

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