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GV54 YPY

2004 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

153,912 mi
Last recorded153,912 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV54 YPY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2024 153,912 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 144,996 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 136,502 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 132,323 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Dec 2020 132,322 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 129,060 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 23 Dec 2019 129,060 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2018 122,546 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2018 122,546 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2017 113,723 miles

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Dec 2016 104,811 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 96,276 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 96,276 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative liquid added (1.7.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid liquid added (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 89,533 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 3 Dec 2013 81,798 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Dec 2012 70,083 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2012 70,083 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 59,949 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

off side front tyre bald on inner edge very worn on outer edge

Pass 14 Dec 2010 52,465 miles

offside and nearside front tyres worn on edges

Fail 14 Dec 2010 52,465 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

offside and nearside front tyres worn on edges

Pass 19 Dec 2009 46,674 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2009 46,674 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 40,133 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2007 32,727 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 YPY is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 YPY, 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 YPY is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 18 December 2004.

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