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BF54 HYT

2004 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

215,149 mi
Last recorded215,149 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF54 HYT
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2024 215,149 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc dust shield loose

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 175,902 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2023 175,899 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Dec 2021 144,901 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 121,896 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement fwd lower arm bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement fwd lower arm bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 106,673 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2020 106,668 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 89,333 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 69,464 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 47,305 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 47,305 miles

Offside Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 44,999 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 41,804 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Plastic guards prevent a full inspection of sills

Pass 30 Apr 2013 38,953 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2012 35,692 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Tyre pressire warning light shows a fault

Pass 24 May 2011 31,931 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 28,889 miles

Sill guards prevent a full inspection of these areas

Pass 22 Apr 2009 25,760 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 23,678 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 18,924 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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BF54 HYT is a 2004 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 BF54 HYT, 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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BF54 HYT is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 6 September 2004.

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