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WG04 YOR

2004 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

152,252 mi
Last recorded152,252 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG04 YOR
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2025 152,252 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 142,795 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 132,231 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2021 126,123 miles

oil leaked

Fail 20 Dec 2021 126,093 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

oil leaked

Pass 21 Dec 2020 119,454 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))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 116,387 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 110,935 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine/gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 104,902 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 97,870 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 91,108 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 83,232 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 83,232 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 75,305 miles

advise front inner pads appear low

advise on both front tyres worn on edges also cut in the offside front tyre wall cords not showing

Pass 25 Sep 2012 71,067 miles

offside front tyre worn to 3mm

Fail 24 Sep 2012 71,067 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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)

offside front tyre worn to 3mm

Fail 23 Sep 2011 64,009 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 64,009 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 56,636 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 56,636 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 48,368 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 48,368 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 40,300 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 Sep 2008 40,300 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 18,110 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 12,238 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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WG04 YOR is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black 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 WG04 YOR, 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 WG04 YOR registered?

WG04 YOR is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 24 June 2004.

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