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BM04 YLK

2004 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

133,260 mi
Last recorded133,260 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBM04 YLK
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2023 133,260 miles

Advise Coolant leak (Top radiator hose)

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2022 130,285 miles

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 128,760 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 120,518 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 112,654 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 106,926 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 102,678 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Jun 2017 102,678 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge on LEGAL LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 94,639 miles

Front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 30 Jun 2015 84,066 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jul 2014 73,288 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 58,711 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 50,259 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)

Fail 19 Jun 2012 50,258 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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 13 Jun 2011 45,592 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 41,786 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 38,659 miles

cut nearside front tyre cord not exposed

Pass 17 Jun 2008 34,477 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 28,436 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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BM04 YLK is a 2004 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 BM04 YLK, 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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BM04 YLK is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 25 June 2004.

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