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SV54 YSC

2004 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

120,253 mi
Last recorded120,253 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV54 YSC
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2022 120,253 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 110,906 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2021 110,891 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Handbrake doesn’t work

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively Joint leaking grease (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 109,813 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Underneath trays fitted at time of test

Pass 8 Aug 2019 108,972 miles

Nearside Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Underneath trays fitted at time of test

Pass 13 Aug 2018 107,044 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 104,669 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on edges

Fail 16 Oct 2017 104,669 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on edges

Pass 6 Oct 2016 101,710 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 Nov 2015 96,307 miles

play in os steering rack

Fail 28 Oct 2015 96,307 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

play in os steering rack

Pass 13 Nov 2014 94,155 miles

235/50 x 18

Slight play offside front lower swivel joint

Fail 12 Nov 2014 94,154 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

235/50 x 18

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Slight play offside front lower swivel joint

Pass 6 Nov 2013 89,861 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 89,088 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

all four tyre treads wearing low

Fail 29 May 2013 89,085 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear Upper Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

all four tyre treads wearing low

Pass 5 Jun 2012 77,965 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes coated in grease

Pass 27 Oct 2011 70,586 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 70,507 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 63,456 miles

rear brake discs are slightly corroded

Fail 20 Oct 2010 63,456 miles

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

parking brake may require adjustment soon

rear brake discs are slightly corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2009 51,845 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 42,936 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 42,565 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2007 27,031 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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 YSC is a 2004 BMW X3 in Blue with a 3,000cc 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 SV54 YSC, 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 YSC is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 8 October 2004.

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