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YW04 CHV

2004 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

138,570 mi
Last recorded138,570 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2020 138,570 miles

underbody wear

Fail 19 May 2020 138,358 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 134,861 miles

Central Rear brake light not working

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Mar 2019 134,861 miles

Central Rear brake light not working

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 125,404 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Mar 2017 115,943 miles

Front and rear discs have corrosion on inner and outer edge not allowing full contact of pads

Oil leak ()

Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% Hi-level (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2016 108,274 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 100,058 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

slight cracks both front tyres

Fail 27 Mar 2014 91,179 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 91,179 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 82,148 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 77,793 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 77,793 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 67,623 miles

front inner brake pads appear to be wearing low

front number plate slightly damaged

Pass 6 Aug 2010 57,747 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 47,825 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 38,961 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 25,109 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 25,067 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 CHV is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 CHV, 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 CHV registered?

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

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