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SJ54 YXV

2004 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

115,677 mi
Last recorded115,677 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ54 YXV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2023 115,677 miles

Nearside front brake back plate insecure

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 110,430 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2022 110,430 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2021 105,094 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner tread close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Jan 2021 105,091 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))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner tread close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 100,061 miles

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

Underside of vehicle components showing signs of surface corrosion

Pass 17 Dec 2018 96,989 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2017 93,014 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2017 93,010 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Engine missfireing

Pass 12 Jan 2017 88,939 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 88,175 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 82,493 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2015 82,493 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 81,273 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 74,781 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 74,774 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Exhaust bracket broken.

Pass 7 Feb 2013 72,909 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 61,646 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 55,334 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2010 55,334 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 44,512 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 35,063 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 25,672 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 25,401 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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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SJ54 YXV is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 SJ54 YXV, 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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SJ54 YXV is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 3 September 2004.

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