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YV04 HZU

2004 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

121,000 mi
Last recorded121,000 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV04 HZU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2024 121,000 miles

covers fitted underneath the vehicle

Pass 14 Mar 2023 118,041 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated high (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 12 Mar 2022 108,627 miles

Under Trays Fitted Obscuring View Of Some Underside Components

Fail 3 Mar 2022 108,627 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt N/S & O/S (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick N/S & O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Under Trays Fitted Obscuring View Of Some Underside Components

Pass 16 Sep 2021 108,046 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 102,791 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 97,445 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 92,419 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 92,417 miles

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

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

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Both (1.2.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 88,911 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 85,146 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 82,831 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 80,048 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 80,048 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 26 Jan 2012 76,904 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Tyre pressure warning light on

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 76,904 miles

Tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 3 Aug 2010 72,913 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 67,170 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 Jul 2009 67,067 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

tyre? sign on on dash

Pass 11 Jul 2008 56,136 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 37,391 miles

front tyres perished to sidewalls 235/50/r18 97h

slight pitting of rear brake discs

Pass 9 Jun 2006 10,743 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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YV04 HZU is a 2004 BMW X3 in Blue 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 YV04 HZU, 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 YV04 HZU registered?

YV04 HZU is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 21 May 2004.

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