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RY54 WUR

2004 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

113,646 mi
Last recorded113,646 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY54 WUR
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 113,646 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2025 110,809 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2024 109,605 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2024 109,605 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 May 2023 107,783 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 106,074 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 100,757 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2021 100,744 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 96,566 miles

oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2019 90,652 miles

oil leak

windscreen scored and chipped

Pass 14 Mar 2018 85,698 miles

both rear tyres on inside edge

oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2017 79,881 miles

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine covers and under trays obstructing view

Pass 23 Mar 2016 75,170 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Mar 2016 74,857 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 67,851 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 63,242 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 57,628 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 52,680 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 46,626 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 46,617 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 38,670 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 30,011 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 19,936 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 WUR is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 WUR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RY54 WUR registered?

RY54 WUR is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 30 December 2004.

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