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2004 BMW X3

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

160,271 mi
Last recorded160,271 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY54 WYR
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 12 Sep 2022 160,271 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested unable to control steady RPM (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake inadequately mounted brake disc backing plate/cover (1.1.21 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fluid leak, but not excessive engine coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damage (possibly ran deflated) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

rear exhaust box gas leak

tyre pressure monitoring warning lamp on

Pass 16 Sep 2021 153,191 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear handbrake binding on brake roller tester examination

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

Fail 13 Sep 2021 153,162 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear handbrake binding on brake roller tester examination

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

Pass 5 Sep 2020 146,898 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 145,513 miles

Nearside Front brake calliper anti rattle spring missing

Oil leak, but not excessive multiple leaks contaminating the underside of vehicle close to MOT fail (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 142,565 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 139,210 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2017 139,210 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 126,457 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2015 111,773 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2015 111,487 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Jan 2014 88,006 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 78,169 miles

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 70,015 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 63,498 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 61,091 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2010 60,882 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 51,181 miles

Both number plate characters are carbon fibre effect style. After a phone call to the VOSA helpline it has been deemed a pass.It should be noted though that both number plates are not road legal due to lack of legal markings

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 42,727 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 May 2007 36,823 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 WYR is a 2004 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WYR, 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 WYR registered?

RY54 WYR is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 29 December 2004.

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