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RY54 XAJ

2004 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

126,296 mi
Last recorded126,296 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2019 126,296 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 122,572 miles

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

Front both sides brake discs lipped.

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Outer tyre wall slightly cracking

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 15 Jun 2017 119,912 miles

Front Oil leak

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 14 Jun 2016 116,637 miles

Front both sides wipers detoriating

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

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

Nearside Rear nail in tyre tread

Fail 14 Jun 2016 116,637 miles

Front both sides wipers detoriating

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear nail in tyre tread

Pass 15 Jun 2015 112,900 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 108,571 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 103,172 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 997,005 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 90,056 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 May 2010 78,035 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 68,646 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 67,211 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 67,201 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 58,000 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 XAJ is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 XAJ, 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 XAJ registered?

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

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