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WO04 VDR

2004 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

144,438 mi
Last recorded144,438 miles
Recorded on16 May 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWO04 VDR
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 May 2023 144,438 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Apr 2022 143,140 miles

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

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 27 Apr 2022 143,140 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 May 2021 140,717 miles

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 138,138 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 134,265 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 134,265 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction engine manage lamp indicates a fault (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 129,981 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 129,965 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2017 118,131 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 115,027 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 115,027 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 110,475 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 105,153 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 98,621 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 92,342 miles

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)

Pass 26 May 2011 85,577 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 79,935 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 72,906 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 60,622 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 60,622 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 3 May 2007 49,447 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 49,447 miles

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

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

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

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

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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WO04 VDR 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 73.9%.

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 WO04 VDR, 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 WO04 VDR registered?

WO04 VDR is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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