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GU54 WYM

2004 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

180,018 mi
Last recorded180,018 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU54 WYM
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2024 180,018 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 176,304 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2021 174,232 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres (5.2.3 (e))

front propshaft missing

Fail 1 Apr 2021 174,223 miles

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres (5.2.3 (e))

front propshaft missing

Pass 8 Jan 2020 173,995 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm bushes/cracked all

Fail 19 Sep 2019 173,975 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center exhaust pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On the edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Spring not sitting against the stop in the shocker cup

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On the inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm bushes swollen/cracked (all)

Pass 20 Sep 2018 164,940 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both (5.3.2 (b))

engine has an oil leak

Fail 18 Sep 2018 164,889 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen due to faded/deteriorated lens (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen due to faded/deteriorated lens (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both (5.3.2 (b))

engine has an oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2017 148,129 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both sides (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear shock absorbers have negligible damping effect

bulb warning light illuminated

engine has a large oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2016 139,317 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint front arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged rotor ring worn (3.4.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged rotor ring worn (3.4.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 Aug 2016 139,317 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint front arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged rotor ring worn (3.4.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged rotor ring worn (3.4.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Aug 2015 121,377 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 121,377 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 109,058 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 101,613 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 94,650 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 87,403 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 78,546 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 78,546 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 67,259 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 53,850 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 41,437 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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GU54 WYM is a 2004 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GU54 WYM, 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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GU54 WYM is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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