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GY54 XNV

2004 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

118,911 mi
Last recorded118,911 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY54 XNV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2021 118,911 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2021 118,910 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended near side rear passenger seat (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2021 116,484 miles

Central Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 114,390 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 20 Feb 2020 114,389 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached rear (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 109,356 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both slight age cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 105,105 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2017 100,713 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 96,980 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 91,548 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2015 91,545 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2014 81,822 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 81,822 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 73,318 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

vehicle emits white smoke under acceleration and only just passed the diesel smoke test. May need repairing

Pass 11 Jan 2012 66,008 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke, particularly when engine cold.

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 57,956 miles

check front and rear inner brake pads

small stone chips in front windscreen

Pass 5 Jan 2010 49,391 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2009 41,371 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 31,338 miles

nearside front tyre tread outer edge worn to 1.6mm

nearside rear tyre tread inner edge worn to 2mm

offside front tyre tread inner edge worn to 1.6mm

offside rear tyre tread worn to 3mm

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 XNV is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XNV, 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 XNV registered?

GY54 XNV is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 23 October 2004.

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