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RY54 OFH

2004 BMW X3

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

109,495 mi
Last recorded109,495 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY54 OFH
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2023 109,495 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2023 109,487 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 105,655 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2022 105,631 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2021 98,802 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2019 88,466 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2019 88,466 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 84,507 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2018 84,507 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 82,003 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened been cooked (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 78,170 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 76,021 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front tyre tread cracking

Fail 3 Aug 2015 76,021 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Nail in rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front tyre tread cracking

Pass 15 Aug 2014 72,824 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 72,824 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 71,964 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 71,028 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 70,010 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 64,682 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 Sep 2010 64,658 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 54,166 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2009 54,166 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 42,177 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 37,399 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2007 37,399 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2006 24,338 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 OFH is a 2004 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 OFH, 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 OFH registered?

RY54 OFH is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 25 December 2004.

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