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EX54 YLF

2004 BMW X3

Silver Lpg 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

104,765 mi
Last recorded104,765 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX54 YLF
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2020 104,765 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2020 104,761 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 102,330 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive sump ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn slight pitted , grooved (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

middle heat shield loose

Fail 24 Aug 2019 102,232 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction light on dash (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault light on dash (7.1.6 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive sump ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn slight pitted , grooved (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

middle heat shield loose

Pass 11 Sep 2018 99,127 miles

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

Nearside Front backplate loose

Rear backbox heat shield loose

Fail 4 Sep 2018 99,108 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front backplate loose

Rear backbox heat shield loose

Pass 4 Sep 2017 95,793 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen has slight wiper markings to O/S in swept area

Pass 5 Sep 2016 91,975 miles

Both front tyres cracking

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.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)

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 Sep 2016 91,975 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both front tyres cracking

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Driveshaft inner flange lose

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 31 Oct 2015 87,953 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre nailed

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

oil leak

Fail 21 Oct 2015 87,949 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Nearside Front Tyre nailed

oil leak

Fail 27 Sep 2014 82,128 miles

EML light on

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 82,128 miles

EML light on

Pass 23 Sep 2013 78,051 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 69,105 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front discs are worn

Pass 23 Sep 2011 59,156 miles

front discs are slightly worn

plastic covers fitted to outer sills and underside of vehicle

Fail 23 Sep 2011 59,156 miles

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

front discs are slightly worn

plastic covers fitted to outer sills and underside of vehicle

Pass 1 Oct 2010 48,671 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Fail 30 Sep 2010 48,671 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

both front tyres are wearing on outer edges of tread

plastic covers fitted to outer sills and underside of vehicle

Pass 22 Sep 2009 38,403 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2008 31,663 miles

SMALL CHIPS TO FRONT SCREEN

Fail 6 Sep 2007 24,594 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 24,594 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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EX54 YLF is a 2004 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,979cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 EX54 YLF, 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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EX54 YLF is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 13 September 2004.

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