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CYZ 2931

2004 BMW X3

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

130,488 mi
Last recorded130,488 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCYZ 2931
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 130,488 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front level sensor - connecting arm snapped

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle/subframe - HEAVILY - corroded/eroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2025 130,482 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides - forward lower arm - inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension rod corroded and seriously weakened both sides lower rod assembly - heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn across central tread area (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front level sensor - connecting arm snapped

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle/subframe - HEAVILY - corroded/eroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 118,685 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess gearbox mount split (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

coolant leaking

Fail 17 Oct 2024 118,685 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess gearbox mount split (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

coolant leaking

Fail 30 Sep 2024 118,600 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail shaft rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2023 113,460 miles

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))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 109,862 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 106,862 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 103,688 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 99,635 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 99,635 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 96,629 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 96,629 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 80,519 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 74,678 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 73,350 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 73,350 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 65,500 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 57,513 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 57,509 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 56,766 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 50,800 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 44,115 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 34,004 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 22,776 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Jun 2007 16,577 miles

n/s/r tyre has cracks in tread

o/s/f tyre has cracks in tread

o/s/r tyre has cracks in tread

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

n/s/f tyre has cracks in tread

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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CYZ 2931 is a 2004 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 CYZ 2931, 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 CYZ 2931 registered?

CYZ 2931 is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 30 June 2004.

Is CYZ 2931 safe to buy?

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