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RY54 VFA

2004 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

192,578 mi
Last recorded192,578 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY54 VFA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 192,578 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 184,016 miles

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

Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 180,035 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 173,689 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2022 165,426 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 155,676 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 143,205 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 131,901 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 119,796 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear coil spring corroded x2 (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 30 Jan 2018 119,796 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced and rear (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear coil spring corroded x2 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 112,482 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 105,080 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 100,261 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

cuts in tread on o/s rear tyre

Pass 11 Dec 2013 87,794 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 87,784 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2012 74,216 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 74,216 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 64,340 miles

Both front brake disc's worn

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

Tested under wet conditions

Pass 3 Dec 2010 53,438 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 43,531 miles

Front Brake Pads Getting low

Pass 12 Dec 2008 35,412 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 28,276 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 VFA is a 2004 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 VFA, 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 VFA registered?

RY54 VFA is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 14 December 2004.

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