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AY04 SYS

2004 BMW X3

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

117,497 mi
Last recorded117,497 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY04 SYS
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2023 117,497 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front fog lights not working

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

Fail 19 Jan 2023 117,469 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front fog lights not working

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

Pass 18 Feb 2022 116,500 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 113,422 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 110,762 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 109,812 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 109,808 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 107,255 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 106,137 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 99,258 miles

child seats

Pass 2 Feb 2015 94,479 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 89,802 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Unable to check boot area due to items in boot at time of test.

Unable to check offside rear seatbelt due to child seat fitted at time of test.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Feb 2014 89,789 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Unable to check boot area due to items in boot at time of test.

Unable to check offside rear seatbelt due to child seat fitted at time of test.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jan 2013 83,475 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 79,355 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 79,355 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2011 72,168 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 64,989 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 53,846 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 53,846 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 44,931 miles
Fail 31 May 2008 44,880 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2007 32,927 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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AY04 SYS is a 2004 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 AY04 SYS, 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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AY04 SYS is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 5 June 2004.

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