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SM54 YJW

2004 BMW X3

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

95,954 mi
Last recorded95,954 miles
Recorded on4 May 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM54 YJW
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 May 2024 95,954 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Apr 2024 95,948 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Mar 2023 90,310 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 82,210 miles

Front Inner Suspension component ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2021 74,166 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 71,575 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 69,045 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 68,969 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 63,238 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 61,020 miles

engine management lamp on

n/s/r tyre worn to legal limit

o/s/r and both front tyres showing signs of cracking

Pass 23 Mar 2016 59,419 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 255 45 vr 18 on limit (4.1.E.1)

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

both front tyres cracking

engine management light on

undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Mar 2015 57,243 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Mar 2015 57,243 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

Pass 28 Oct 2013 49,005 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

Pass 29 Oct 2012 45,653 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Oct 2011 42,332 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 42,332 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 36,407 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 30,287 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 15 Dec 2008 24,205 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 24,205 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2007 18,811 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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SM54 YJW is a 2004 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 SM54 YJW, 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 SM54 YJW registered?

SM54 YJW is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 25 December 2004.

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The MOT history for SM54 YJW shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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