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WA04 XVY

2004 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

112,835 mi
Last recorded112,835 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA04 XVY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2019 112,835 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 104,662 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2018 104,662 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 96,758 miles

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

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 28 Oct 2016 87,744 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 80,171 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 75,309 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 69,227 miles

baby seat fitted to N/S rear outter seat belt

Fail 10 Sep 2013 69,227 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

baby seat fitted to N/S rear outter seat belt

Fail 14 Sep 2012 61,833 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres wearing on both edges

Pass 14 Sep 2012 61,833 miles

both front tyres wearing on both edges

Pass 20 Sep 2011 54,683 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 54,683 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 47,910 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 47,910 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 31,641 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 24,567 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 18,684 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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WA04 XVY is a 2004 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 XVY, 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 WA04 XVY registered?

WA04 XVY is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 28 May 2004.

Is WA04 XVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for WA04 XVY shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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