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FD54 YLN

2004 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

158,649 mi
Last recorded158,649 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD54 YLN
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2018 158,649 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 147,058 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Fail 7 Aug 2017 147,058 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2016 139,970 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 7 Jan 2015 129,455 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

all 4 tyres near legal limit

Pass 7 Jan 2015 129,455 miles

all 4 tyres near legal limit

Pass 19 Dec 2013 120,394 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Oct 2012 110,094 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 110,020 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 97,020 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 86,813 miles

brake fluid level low close ter to minimum

front brake pads low /slight wear lip to brake discs

Fail 19 Nov 2010 86,813 miles

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

brake fluid level low close ter to minimum

front brake pads low /slight wear lip to brake discs

wear to rear brake discs

Pass 27 Nov 2009 72,714 miles

brake fluid between min and max

front and rear brake pads becoming low

Fail 27 Nov 2009 72,714 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

brake fluid between min and max

front and rear brake pads becoming low

Pass 12 Dec 2008 56,522 miles

braqke fluid level between min and max

front tyrtes worn on edges

Fail 5 Dec 2008 55,998 miles

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

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

braqke fluid level between min and max

front tyrtes worn on edges

Pass 30 Nov 2007 42,083 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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FD54 YLN is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FD54 YLN, 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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FD54 YLN is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 16 December 2004.

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