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RY54 AXJ

2004 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

151,072 mi
Last recorded151,072 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY54 AXJ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2020 151,072 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 148,519 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2019 148,517 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jan 2018 147,059 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 11 Jan 2018 147,058 miles

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

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)

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Feb 2017 143,311 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Feb 2017 143,311 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Feb 2016 128,821 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 119,216 miles

water light on dash

Fail 22 Dec 2014 119,216 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Coolant leak

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2013 113,739 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 113,739 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rad water warning light on dash

t,m.p.s light on dash

Pass 26 Oct 2012 109,391 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)

air bag light on

Fail 19 Oct 2012 109,003 miles

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

1 o 2 n/s rear side light inop ( inner )

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)

air bag light on

Pass 18 Oct 2011 92,746 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 83,017 miles

adv-front tyres waring low on inner edge.

adv-oil leak at transfer box.

Fail 3 Nov 2010 83,017 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

adv-front tyres waring low on inner edge.

adv-oil leak at transfer box.

Pass 11 Nov 2009 67,978 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 54,446 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 54,446 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 40,716 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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RY54 AXJ is a 2004 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 RY54 AXJ, 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 RY54 AXJ registered?

RY54 AXJ is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 19 November 2004.

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