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AY54 NCJ

2004 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

131,757 mi
Last recorded131,757 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY54 NCJ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2021 131,757 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 129,055 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2020 129,030 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 117,322 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 111,150 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 94,309 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 94,305 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 85,178 miles

nearside hand brake will require service soon

Pass 16 Feb 2015 76,474 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 21 Feb 2014 68,552 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 63,474 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 57,892 miles

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

all tyres have light cracking in treads

Fail 15 May 2012 57,876 miles

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

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

all tyres have light cracking in treads

Pass 25 May 2011 52,730 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 46,837 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 15 May 2009 41,054 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 34,080 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 25,202 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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AY54 NCJ is a 2004 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AY54 NCJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AY54 NCJ registered?

AY54 NCJ is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 22 December 2004.

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