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GF54 GYH

2004 BMW X3

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

130,073 mi
Last recorded130,073 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF54 GYH
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2019 130,073 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output X2 (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2019 130,073 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output X2 (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged OUTER (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 120,185 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 120,183 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))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 113,211 miles

Oil leak engine area ()

Pass 30 Sep 2016 106,823 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 99,918 miles

Offside Front shock seeping fluid

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak

Pass 7 Oct 2014 93,795 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 87,439 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 79,554 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 74,680 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 69,875 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 61,605 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES AND N/S/R TYRES HAVE CUT IN SIDE WALLS IN KERBING STRIP

Pass 3 Oct 2008 54,934 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 54,934 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 47,704 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)

Fail 8 Oct 2007 47,704 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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)

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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GF54 GYH is a 2004 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GF54 GYH, 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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GF54 GYH is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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