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RY54 WYJ

2004 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

191,467 mi
Last recorded191,467 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY54 WYJ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2019 191,467 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2019 191,467 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick all (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 166,800 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 166,800 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 160,021 miles

Oil leak ()

advise engine covers fitted unable to fully inspect engine bay

advise under tray fitted unable to fully inspect front

Pass 2 Jun 2016 153,537 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both worn on inside (4.1.E.1)

advise engine covers fitted

advise under tray fitted unable to fully inspect front

Fail 2 Jun 2016 153,537 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both worn on inside (4.1.E.1)

advise engine covers fitted

advise under tray fitted unable to fully inspect front

Pass 1 Jul 2015 148,952 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2015 148,952 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 137,566 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 12 Jun 2014 137,472 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 123,147 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 28 Jun 2013 123,147 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 101,753 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 87,917 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front registration plate deteriorated

slight play in o/s tie rod

Pass 24 Feb 2010 70,826 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 61,296 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 61,099 miles

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

nail in nearside rear tyre advise

Pass 11 Dec 2007 48,155 miles

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

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 WYJ is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 WYJ, 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 WYJ registered?

RY54 WYJ is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 16 December 2004.

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