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AJ54 YOA

2004 BMW X3

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

104,996 mi
Last recorded104,996 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 YOA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2021 104,996 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2021 104,993 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing x1 (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing x1 (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing x1 (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing x1 (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Engine oil leak, not excessive, also transmission leaking fluid

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Type, now allowing bar to move laterally. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leaking grease out of perished cracks, just okay. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm bearing, in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted on top section, but not fouling suspension, on lock. (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Type, now allowing bar to move laterally. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad worn close to wear sensor.

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm bearing, in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear BOTH Shock absorber external casings corroded.

Rear Subframe, and attached suspension/braking components showing age related, but not excessive corrosion, to their steel surfaces.

Stonechip to drivers side.

Pass 5 Jul 2019 100,634 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 98,744 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2016 94,689 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn in middle (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn in middle (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 84,172 miles

nearside wiper split but clearing

Fail 27 Nov 2015 84,172 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

nearside wiper split but clearing

Pass 26 Nov 2014 76,580 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Feb 2014 74,161 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 74,161 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 72,110 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 72,072 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 68,811 miles

rear brake discs pitted and corroded.

Pass 14 Sep 2011 65,840 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 63,657 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 63,657 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 59,813 miles

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)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 39,475 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 39,469 miles

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

FRONT BRAKE PADS WORN LOW....brake fluid leval becoming low..front tyres worn very low/edge wear....

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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AJ54 YOA is a 2004 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AJ54 YOA, 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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AJ54 YOA is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 29 December 2004.

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