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RY54 BZC

2004 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

112,893 mi
Last recorded112,893 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY54 BZC
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 112,893 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Mar 2026 112,893 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 112,502 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2023 111,741 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2023 111,741 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device ineffective (2.1.3 (d))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 108,364 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 104,740 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2021 104,740 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2020 102,242 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 95,764 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 91,005 miles
Pass 1 May 2017 85,546 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 85,267 miles

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2014 83,329 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 81,425 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 76,551 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 72,616 miles

both front tyres wearing low tread

Fail 23 Feb 2012 72,616 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing low tread

Pass 24 Feb 2011 64,359 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 16 Feb 2010 55,181 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 44,887 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 36,130 miles

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

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

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

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

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 BZC is a 2004 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 RY54 BZC, 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 BZC registered?

RY54 BZC is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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