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YW04 CHC

2004 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

136,134 mi
Last recorded136,134 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW04 CHC
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2025 136,134 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2024 131,965 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2023 128,437 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 123,218 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2022 123,218 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2021 118,541 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 114,427 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2019 105,716 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 98,035 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 93,551 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 89,280 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 84,573 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 79,356 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 74,265 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 70,715 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 66,267 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 61,106 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 56,594 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 52,369 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 52,365 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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YW04 CHC is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YW04 CHC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YW04 CHC registered?

YW04 CHC is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 30 June 2004.

Is YW04 CHC safe to buy?

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