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EF54 YUB

2004 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

143,261 mi
Last recorded143,261 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF54 YUB
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2021 143,261 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/50r18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Mirror cap missing

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2021 143,252 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/50r18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Mirror cap missing

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 131,196 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2020 131,196 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 124,951 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2019 124,951 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 120,506 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 110,396 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 110,396 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 97,914 miles

engine management warning light on

Fail 18 Feb 2016 97,914 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

engine management warning light on

Pass 3 Feb 2015 81,839 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pad light on

Fail 2 Feb 2015 81,835 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pad light on

Pass 2 Aug 2013 61,013 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jul 2012 53,340 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 47,000 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 39,964 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 32,660 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 25,581 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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EF54 YUB is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 EF54 YUB, 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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EF54 YUB is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 21 December 2004.

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