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WP04 HFB

2004 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

155,284 mi
Last recorded155,284 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2023 155,284 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 153,247 miles

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

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

Rear underbody heat shield rattling in exhaust

Pass 15 Nov 2021 150,909 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 148,234 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2019 145,661 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 138,930 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2017 132,140 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2017 132,138 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 119,491 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 111,992 miles

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

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

Offside 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)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 105,277 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Dec 2013 95,676 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Dec 2012 89,723 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 89,723 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 84,065 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 84,065 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 76,028 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 69,221 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 60,283 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2009 60,283 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2007 52,665 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2007 52,665 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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WP04 HFB is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 HFB, 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 WP04 HFB registered?

WP04 HFB is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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