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GY54 MGU

2004 BMW X3

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

88,270 mi
Last recorded88,270 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY54 MGU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2022 88,270 miles

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

Underside corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2020 88,053 miles

Both Sides sill covers & under engine tray fitted.

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2019 87,250 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Sides & Worn. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & Worn. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 7 Nov 2019 87,250 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Cord Exposed. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Sides & Worn. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & Worn. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 85,004 miles

Nearside Rear 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

Fail 6 Nov 2018 84,981 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front brake disc corroded inner faces

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

Nearside Rear coil spring icorrectly seated

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

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

oil leak

Pass 2 Nov 2017 79,683 miles

Engine oil leak.

Engine undertray fitted.

Pass 31 Oct 2016 74,038 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 74,037 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 71,262 miles

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

under tray fitted

Fail 2 Nov 2015 71,240 miles

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

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

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

under tray fitted

Pass 13 Oct 2014 63,346 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 53,258 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 40,961 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 31 Jul 2012 40,961 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 31,658 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2011 31,650 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 25,805 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 19,527 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 14,403 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 11,515 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 11,495 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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 MGU is a 2004 BMW X3 in Grey 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 GY54 MGU, 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 GY54 MGU registered?

GY54 MGU is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 28 September 2004.

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