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SL54 YVN

2004 BMW X3

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

133,318 mi
Last recorded133,318 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL54 YVN
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2022 133,318 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2022 133,293 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 127,919 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 127,615 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Apr 2021 127,615 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2020 118,185 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front bumper damaged

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 110,949 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2019 110,949 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 102,946 miles

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

Nearside Front brake dust shield catching brake disc

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 Apr 2018 102,946 miles

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

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

Nearside Front brake dust shield catching brake disc

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 97,045 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 89,442 miles

oil leak on engine

slight damage on n/s front bumper

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nail in o/s front tyre

o/s rear tyre slightly going out of shape

Pass 16 Apr 2015 82,632 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Apr 2015 82,632 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2014 71,771 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2013 62,744 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 54,235 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 47,062 miles

o/s front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 12 Apr 2010 39,950 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 37,487 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 28,887 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 23,033 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 23,033 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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SL54 YVN is a 2004 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 SL54 YVN, 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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SL54 YVN is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 5 October 2004.

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