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WG54 WCL

2004 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

191,545 mi
Last recorded191,545 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG54 WCL
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2021 191,545 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2021 191,545 miles

Front Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 177,600 miles

Nearside Front shocker worn

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished on tread and side walls (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front shocker worn

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished on tread and side walls (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 173,454 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 167,545 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 161,706 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2017 161,706 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 149,146 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 149,146 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 29 May 2015 118,842 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 93,962 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 77,871 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 76,732 miles

offside front tyre has nail

oil leak

Pass 16 Dec 2011 64,473 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2011 64,473 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 56,832 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 47,946 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 38,216 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 28,953 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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WG54 WCL is a 2004 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 WG54 WCL, 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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WG54 WCL is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 16 December 2004.

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