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GY54 CEN

2004 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

161,865 mi
Last recorded161,865 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY54 CEN
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2022 161,865 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2022 161,865 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 149,039 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2021 149,020 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Feb 2020 134,500 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2020 134,500 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 122,178 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 102,822 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 102,125 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 98,483 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 94,159 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre sidewall cracked

Fail 6 Jan 2016 94,159 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid blocked (8.2.3)

nearside rear tyre sidewall cracked

Pass 4 Feb 2015 88,208 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 82,506 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 76,391 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 70,695 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 63,613 miles

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)

Fail 15 Oct 2009 59,027 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 59,027 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 47,443 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

rear number plate starting to delaminat

Pass 15 Oct 2007 36,378 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 27,607 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 27,607 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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GY54 CEN is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 GY54 CEN, 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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GY54 CEN is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 14 September 2004.

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