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YW04 CHN

2004 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

125,954 mi
Last recorded125,954 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW04 CHN
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2018 125,954 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view screen had damage outside zone A of not more than 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 117,291 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front tyre cut to the cords but not in excess of 25mm

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim offside/nearside inner rims (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Nov 2017 117,291 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front tyre cut to the cords but not in excess of 25mm

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim offside/nearside inner rims (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 111,443 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 111,443 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2016 104,788 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 104,788 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 21 Apr 2015 88,503 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 88,503 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 72,449 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 58,539 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Tyre pressure system indicates fault

Fail 28 Mar 2013 58,537 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front and rear brake discs worn

Tyre pressure system indicates fault

Pass 17 Mar 2012 45,243 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Mar 2011 32,450 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 29,440 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 26,479 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 23,224 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 22,058 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 CHN is a 2004 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 CHN, 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 CHN registered?

YW04 CHN is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 31 July 2004.

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