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WF04 FDV

2004 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

122,760 mi
Last recorded122,760 miles
Recorded on27 May 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF04 FDV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 May 2021 122,760 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 May 2020 113,526 miles

Front wipers

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 20 May 2019 108,979 miles
Fail 17 May 2019 108,882 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2018 98,935 miles

'4x4' fault warning lamp illuminated on dash

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

brake pad warning lamp illuminated on dash

bulb fault warning lamp illuminated on dash

engine covers/under-trays blocking view of components

Fail 18 May 2018 98,935 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working 1 of 2 lamp inop (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working 1 of 2 lamps inop (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating 1 of 2 lamps inop (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/45/19 (4.1.E.1)

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

'4x4' fault warning lamp illuminated on dash

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

brake pad warning lamp illuminated on dash

bulb fault warning lamp illuminated on dash

engine covers/under-trays blocking view of components

Pass 29 Jun 2017 92,064 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

transmission fault lamp illuminated on dash.

Fail 28 Jun 2017 92,029 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

transmission fault lamp illuminated on dash.

Pass 22 Jul 2016 84,116 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 84,116 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 78,326 miles

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

nsr and osr tyres on limit

Pass 8 Sep 2014 74,239 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 8 Sep 2014 74,239 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 69,016 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 64,717 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

The tyre pressure monitoring system warnning lamp is illuminated

Pass 5 Oct 2011 58,092 miles

It would appear that the park brake on the nearside rear may need to be looked at

Fail 5 Oct 2011 58,092 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 47,142 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 34,980 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2009 34,979 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 10 Jun 2008 30,640 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 30,640 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 30,619 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

N/S/F has damage to outer wall, no cords showing at time of test

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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WF04 FDV is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 WF04 FDV, 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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WF04 FDV is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 20 May 2004.

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