MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
159,296 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Central Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear BACKING PLATE SEVERELY CORRODED
Offside Rear Inner CRACKING
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Outer CRACKING
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Central Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear BACKING PLATE SEVERELY CORRODED
Offside Rear Inner CRACKING
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Outer CRACKING
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
handbrake has little reserve travel
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
handbrake has little reserve travel
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Engine oil level low & oil on under tray
Exhaust front system securing studs & nuts corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Underside of vehicle corroded & some parts covered in black paint
Engine oil leak
Underside of vehicle corroded including mechanical components some of covered in thick black paint
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Engine oil leak
Underside of vehicle corroded including mechanical components some of covered in thick black paint
engine management light on
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255/45r18 (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear tyre is badly distorted and worn bald on the inner edge
engine management light on
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front (2.4.G.2)
engine management light on
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt link bar (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front (2.4.G.2)
engine management light on
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
nearside rear tyre worn on inside edge
offside rear tyre worn on inside edge
nearside rear tyre worn on inside edge
offside rear tyre worn on inside edge
ADVISE REAR HIGH INTENSITY STOP LAMP VARIOUS BULBS INOP
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)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
ADVISE REAR HIGH INTENSITY STOP LAMP VARIOUS BULBS INOP
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)
BRAKE PAD WEAR LIGHT STAYS ON
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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BW04 YZV is a 2004 BMW X3 in Grey with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.
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 BW04 YZV, 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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BW04 YZV is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 28 May 2004.
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