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SM54 YNB

2004 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

135,214 mi
Last recorded135,214 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM54 YNB
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2023 135,214 miles

BOTH WIPER BLADES SPLIT

SURFACE CORROSION ON CHASSIS ANS BODY PANELS

Fail 4 Oct 2023 135,213 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Stop lamp(s) not working HIGH LEVEL BRAKE LAMP (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

BOTH WIPER BLADES SPLIT

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

SURFACE CORROSION ON CHASSIS ANS BODY PANELS

Pass 14 Sep 2022 131,442 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 126,335 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Both rear shock absorber casings corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2021 126,335 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front/lower suspension arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front/lower suspension arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Both rear shock absorber casings corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 116,801 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear suspension corroded

Fail 9 Oct 2020 116,771 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear suspension corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2019 101,676 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2019 101,676 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 95,886 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 86,704 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 78,777 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 78,777 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb in incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 76,098 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 76,098 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2014 70,556 miles

slight wear out with 3/4 tread breadth n/s/r tyre

Pass 29 May 2013 63,817 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 54,693 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 46,779 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 43,937 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2010 43,937 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 38,097 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 38,089 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 29,934 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 21,358 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 YNB is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 SM54 YNB, 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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SM54 YNB is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 26 November 2004.

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