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YD04 FWE

2004 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

134,120 mi
Last recorded134,120 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD04 FWE
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2018 134,120 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2018 134,120 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 134,093 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 4 Sep 2017 134,093 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 18 Jun 2016 123,955 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge and on limit

oil leak from engine

Fail 13 Jun 2016 123,931 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge and on limit

oil leak from engine

Pass 29 May 2015 114,440 miles

oil leak

Fail 20 Jun 2014 104,687 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 104,687 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 101,425 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 93,661 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 29 Oct 2011 86,732 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 77,471 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 67,695 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 55,510 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 42,074 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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YD04 FWE is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YD04 FWE, 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 YD04 FWE registered?

YD04 FWE is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 21 May 2004.

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