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YL04 WCX

2004 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

116,176 mi
Last recorded116,176 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL04 WCX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2020 116,176 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2020 116,173 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 108,775 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 108,769 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 98,399 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 95,591 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on edges and badly cracking (4.1.E.1)

rear tyres badly cracking

Fail 6 Sep 2017 95,589 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on edges and badly cracking (4.1.E.1)

rear tyres badly cracking

Pass 7 Sep 2016 90,887 miles

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

nail in nsr tyre

Fail 7 Sep 2016 90,885 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

nail in nsr tyre

Pass 9 Sep 2015 85,749 miles

all tyres cracking

nearside rear shock cover adrift

Fail 9 Sep 2015 85,747 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

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

all tyres cracking

nearside rear shock cover adrift

Pass 11 Sep 2014 80,153 miles

rear discs poor

Fail 9 Sep 2014 80,150 miles

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

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

rear discs poor

Pass 27 Aug 2013 75,770 miles

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 31 Jul 2012 70,826 miles

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 6 Aug 2010 58,689 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 54,403 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

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

transfer box front propshaft output seal slight leaking

Pass 3 Jul 2008 49,118 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 40,892 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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YL04 WCX is a 2004 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YL04 WCX, 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 YL04 WCX registered?

YL04 WCX is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 19 July 2004.

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