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GF54 ZLY

2004 BMW X3

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,795 mi
Last recorded113,795 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF54 ZLY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2018 113,795 miles

Engine cover fitted covering items

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Heat shield loose

Nearside Front Wiper split

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Under tray fitted covering items

Fail 26 Sep 2018 113,795 miles

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

Engine cover fitted covering items

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Heat shield loose

Nearside Front Wiper split

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Under tray fitted covering items

Handbrake inop

Pass 6 Sep 2017 111,139 miles

Backbox clamps cracked

Fail 5 Sep 2017 111,131 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Backbox clamps cracked

Pass 7 Sep 2016 107,526 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Sep 2016 107,526 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Sep 2015 103,173 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 98,812 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 91,984 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Oct 2012 82,567 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 70,221 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2011 70,203 miles

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

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

tyre run flat warning light on

Pass 1 Nov 2010 58,017 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 43,795 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 38,014 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 28,972 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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GF54 ZLY is a 2004 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GF54 ZLY, 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 GF54 ZLY registered?

GF54 ZLY is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 29 November 2004.

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