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BD54 YCP

2004 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

128,229 mi
Last recorded128,229 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD54 YCP
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2023 128,229 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 127,871 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2019 124,916 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2019 124,913 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Central Lower Exhaust system insecure ruber mount (6.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively defective arm (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2017 113,214 miles

engine light on

n/s/r tyre going bald inner edge + close to limit

o/s/f tyre close to limit

Fail 7 Nov 2017 113,212 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

engine light on

n/s/r tyre going bald inner edge + close to limit

o/s/f tyre close to limit

Pass 8 Nov 2016 111,254 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Fail 1 Nov 2016 111,240 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 100,797 miles

*** FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE SEVERELY WORN (BELOW MINIMUM THICKNESS) + PADS WORN***

***FRONT BRAKE IMBALANCE***

***NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE ALMOST BALD ON OUTER EDGE***

DIRTY BRAKE FLUID

NEARSIDE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER WEAK

OFFSIDE FRONT BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY

WIPER BLADES POOR

Fail 29 Oct 2015 100,797 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint TRACK CONTROL (REAR) ARM (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

OFFSIDE FRONT BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY

*** FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE SEVERELY WORN (BELOW MINIMUM THICKNESS) + PADS WORN***

***FRONT BRAKE IMBALANCE***

***NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE ALMOST BALD ON OUTER EDGE***

DIRTY BRAKE FLUID

N/S BONNET CATCH NOT WORKING

NEARSIDE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER WEAK

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

WIPER BLADES POOR

Pass 27 Oct 2014 78,847 miles

rear brake pads wearing thin

slight engine oil leak

Fail 1 Jul 2013 75,000 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust centre section mounting rubbers deteriorated

Pass 1 Jul 2013 75,000 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust centre section mounting rubbers deteriorated

Fail 28 Jun 2013 74,906 miles

Offside Outer Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Jan 2012 65,940 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 61,760 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2011 61,760 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 6 May 2010 54,893 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 44,617 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 35,696 miles

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

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

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

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

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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BD54 YCP is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 BD54 YCP, 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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BD54 YCP is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 29 November 2004.

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