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RY54 VUO

2004 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

180,331 mi
Last recorded180,331 miles
Recorded on24 May 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY54 VUO
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2018 180,331 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 180,331 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 May 2017 168,081 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 168,081 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 May 2016 157,963 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 133,542 miles

N/S/R SHOCKER DUST BOOT ADRIFT

Fail 3 Jun 2015 133,525 miles

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

N/S/F TYRE BOLD ON INNER EDGE

N/S/R SHOCKER DUST BOOT ADRIFT

Pass 3 Jun 2014 108,911 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 93,699 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 85,490 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 80,296 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 66,558 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 54,282 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 38,840 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2007 38,840 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 VUO is a 2004 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 VUO, 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 VUO registered?

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

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