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YD04 FWF

2004 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

112,266 mi
Last recorded112,266 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD04 FWF
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2021 112,266 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

rear differential damp

Pass 11 Jun 2020 108,287 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 105,411 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 100,946 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 94,636 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 88,994 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 88,994 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 27 May 2014 83,374 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 83,374 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 30 May 2013 76,692 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 76,692 miles

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 May 2012 68,064 miles

NEARSIDE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER BUMP STOP TORN

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

TAIL CANNOT BE OPENED FROM OUTSIDE

Pass 1 Jun 2011 60,207 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 51,705 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 43,741 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 10 Jun 2009 43,741 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 1 Jun 2009 43,653 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 May 2008 35,877 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 35,877 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 5 Jun 2007 27,511 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 27,496 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 FWF is a 2004 BMW X3 in Blue with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FWF, 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 FWF registered?

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

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