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GV54 YCH

2004 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

147,529 mi
Last recorded147,529 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV54 YCH
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2017 147,529 miles

Smokey exhaust when stationary

Fail 11 Sep 2017 147,529 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Smokey exhaust when stationary

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 140,924 miles

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

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

n/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s rear tyre badly worn on inner edge

Fail 5 Sep 2016 140,924 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

n/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s rear tyre badly worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Aug 2015 132,939 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s outer cv boot poor condition

Pass 4 Aug 2014 117,511 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2014 117,507 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear 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 2 Aug 2013 94,355 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 78,634 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

centre stop lamp inop

Fail 31 Jul 2012 78,621 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

centre stop lamp inop

puncture warning light on

Fail 31 Jul 2011 68,292 miles

center stop light inop

child seats fitted all rear seats

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

deep cuts nearside and offside front tyres

offside front and rear tyres wearing low

sill covers fitted and under trays

unableto view rear coil springs fully

Pass 31 Jul 2011 68,292 miles

center stop light inop

child seats fitted all rear seats

deep cuts nearside and offside front tyres

offside front and rear tyres wearing low

sill covers fitted and under trays

unableto view rear coil springs fully

Pass 1 Aug 2010 59,830 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2009 49,648 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2009 49,496 miles

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

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

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

advisory checklist 108253

Pass 19 Dec 2007 37,381 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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GV54 YCH is a 2004 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 GV54 YCH, 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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GV54 YCH is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 29 December 2004.

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