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BG54 YXD

2004 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

146,668 mi
Last recorded146,668 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG54 YXD
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2021 146,668 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2021 146,668 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both sides (Aluminum arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2020 144,242 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 137,460 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 137,459 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 130,847 miles

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

Rear tyres are perishing

Fail 12 Feb 2018 130,828 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Upper Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

Rear tyres are perishing

Pass 24 Mar 2017 124,372 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 124,372 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 119,181 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 111,747 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 111,747 miles

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

Offside front brake disc rear back plate insecure

Pass 8 Jan 2014 102,786 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 88,952 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 73,467 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 73,285 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2010 65,782 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 55,526 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 15 Dec 2008 46,060 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 34,117 miles

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

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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BG54 YXD is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BG54 YXD, 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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What year was BG54 YXD registered?

BG54 YXD is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 22 December 2004.

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