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YF04 WBZ

2004 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

134,837 mi
Last recorded134,837 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF04 WBZ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2021 134,837 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Oil leak, but not excessive ouput shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 131,619 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2020 131,558 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 126,000 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2018 121,999 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 116,085 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 109,970 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 97,736 miles

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 9 Mar 2015 97,736 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 90,322 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 obscuring some underside components

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

heat sheald adrift

sill covers fitted

Fail 26 Mar 2014 90,322 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 obscuring some underside components

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

heat sheald adrift

sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Jun 2012 77,360 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 77,360 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

severe coolant leak

Pass 9 Dec 2010 69,898 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 69,897 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 62,019 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 61,994 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

n/s/r tyre wearing inside edge

Pass 18 Jun 2008 42,663 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 42,651 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2007 31,479 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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YF04 WBZ is a 2004 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YF04 WBZ, 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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YF04 WBZ is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 7 June 2004.

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