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WL04 HYF

2004 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

128,456 mi
Last recorded128,456 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL04 HYF
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2018 128,456 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 121,878 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread getting low

Offside Front brake slightly binding

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Jul 2016 112,234 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 108,520 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 108,520 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 103,679 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 98,804 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 97,413 miles

n/s/r tyre sidewall perishing and cracking

o/s/r tyre has small cuts in sidewall not deep enogh to reach ply or cords

o/s/r tyre sidewall has small cuts and perishing

Pass 14 May 2012 92,427 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 88,309 miles

rear tyres starting to wear low

Fail 8 Jun 2011 88,309 miles

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

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

rear tyres starting to wear low

Fail 7 Jun 2010 79,175 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s and o/s rear tyres wearing low

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 79,175 miles

n/s and o/s rear tyres wearing low

Pass 8 Jun 2009 70,098 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 57,672 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 49,602 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 49,602 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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WL04 HYF is a 2004 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 WL04 HYF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WL04 HYF registered?

WL04 HYF is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 12 June 2004.

Is WL04 HYF safe to buy?

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