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YW04 CHF

2004 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

138,384 mi
Last recorded138,384 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW04 CHF
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2023 138,384 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 5 Jan 2023 138,231 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 131,702 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))

Pass 28 Dec 2020 127,368 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2019 121,012 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2019 121,012 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 115,153 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 107,034 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Jul 2017 107,034 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Aug 2016 98,616 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 89,009 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak

n/s front tyre has an uneven wear to the outside

Pass 6 Aug 2015 89,009 miles

Oil leak

n/s front tyre has an uneven wear to the outside

Pass 11 Jul 2014 81,484 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 79,544 miles

SMALL CHIPS IN WINDSCREEN

Pass 27 Jul 2012 78,773 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 78,772 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 63,615 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 55,619 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 47,632 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nsr tyre has small surface cracks

Pass 29 May 2009 47,632 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nsr tyre has small surface cracks

Pass 20 May 2008 37,897 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 May 2007 30,521 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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YW04 CHF is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YW04 CHF, 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 YW04 CHF registered?

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

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