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SV54 YRF

2004 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

113,400 mi
Last recorded113,400 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV54 YRF
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2017 113,400 miles

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

engine oil leak

parking brake travel high and parking brake performance weak

slight play in steering

transfer box oil leak

Fail 11 Feb 2017 113,400 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

engine oil leak

parking brake travel high

slight play in steering

transfer box oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2016 104,222 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 104,121 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 95,320 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 95,318 miles

Front Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Rear Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 86,439 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 26 Jun 2012 77,120 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2012 76,788 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 67,765 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 67,765 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 60,518 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 51,989 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 41,947 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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SV54 YRF is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 SV54 YRF, 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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SV54 YRF is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 8 October 2004.

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