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WP04 AKG

2004 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

161,577 mi
Last recorded161,577 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP04 AKG
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 161,577 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Nov 2025 161,525 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 156,253 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2024 156,239 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also damaged outer wall recommend replacing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 153,468 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 149,752 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 145,429 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

both rear tyres wearing thin inside edge

Fail 28 Oct 2021 145,312 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

both rear tyres wearing thin inside edge

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2020 141,391 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 136,342 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 132,733 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2018 132,731 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

brake warning lamp illuminated

Pass 6 Nov 2017 129,411 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 127,185 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.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)

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Nov 2015 121,689 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 121,689 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure WALL SPLIT EXPOSING CORDS 235/45R19 99V (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Oct 2014 111,463 miles

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 16 Oct 2014 111,463 miles

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 102,018 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 93,373 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 83,759 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 69,427 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 58,206 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 47,363 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 33,530 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 29,213 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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WP04 AKG 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 76.9%.

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 WP04 AKG, 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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WP04 AKG is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 20 May 2004.

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