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L555 YSA

2004 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

130,891 mi
Last recorded130,891 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL555 YSA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2018 130,891 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2 mm marker (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 May 2018 129,360 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 129,360 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick all round (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2016 119,042 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Oct 2016 119,001 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 105,566 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 105,565 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jun 2014 91,273 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 74,110 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Oct 2011 64,931 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 53,760 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 44,212 miles

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

coolant leak

Pass 8 Sep 2008 35,759 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 29,460 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Sep 2006 22,270 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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L555 YSA is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L555 YSA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L555 YSA registered?

L555 YSA is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 17 June 2004.

Is L555 YSA safe to buy?

The MOT history for L555 YSA shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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