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RY54 VFP

2004 BMW X3

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

121,380 mi
Last recorded121,380 miles
Recorded on24 May 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY54 VFP
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 May 2022 121,380 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge of tyre, cracking/perished in tread (235/50/18) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge of tyre, cracking/perished in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Leaking from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2021 110,607 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

fuel cap seal perishing

Pass 14 Oct 2019 102,013 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms front most bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2019 102,010 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms front most bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 95,739 miles

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 Oct 2017 89,419 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 84,664 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 80,925 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit in centre of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit in centre of read (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 76,822 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 71,508 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner + outer edges

Pass 24 Oct 2012 66,301 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2012 66,260 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 60,082 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 60,082 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 54,275 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 45,647 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2008 34,933 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2008 24,546 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 VFP is a 2004 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VFP, 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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RY54 VFP is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 21 December 2004.

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