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GV54 YRE

2004 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

156,993 mi
Last recorded156,993 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2022 156,993 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2022 156,993 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 141,061 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn badly on inner edge replace soon (5.2.3 (e))

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

Undertrays fitted covering items

Fail 27 Oct 2021 141,061 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn badly on inner edge replace soon (5.2.3 (e))

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

Undertrays fitted covering items

Pass 17 Oct 2020 124,451 miles

minor corrosion on underside

minor engine oil leak

Pass 25 Oct 2019 114,458 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 103,836 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2018 103,836 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 95,124 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 92,824 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 92,824 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 89,037 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front nail in inner edge tyre

Pass 20 Jan 2015 86,127 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jan 2014 82,798 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2014 82,796 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Outer Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2013 74,769 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 74,769 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 58,081 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 48,561 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2010 48,353 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 38,409 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 22,282 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 YRE is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 YRE, 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 GV54 YRE registered?

GV54 YRE is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 22 December 2004.

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