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WA54 TZY

2004 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

148,915 mi
Last recorded148,915 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA54 TZY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2022 148,915 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2022 148,911 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 145,185 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2021 145,185 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 143,586 miles

4x4 lamp iluminated

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 139,632 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 132,500 miles

EML on dash

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Jan 2017 126,641 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 118,276 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 118,276 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

4 x4 lamp indicates a fault

engine management warning lamp indicates a fault

Pass 6 Jan 2015 106,500 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 94,654 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Fail 13 Dec 2013 94,654 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Fail 19 Nov 2012 75,183 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 75,183 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Nov 2011 63,315 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 46,626 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2010 46,623 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 40,290 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2009 40,290 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

offside front tyre on limit

Pass 23 Dec 2008 35,114 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 26,172 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 26,172 miles

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

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

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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WA54 TZY is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 WA54 TZY, 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 WA54 TZY registered?

WA54 TZY is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 18 November 2004.

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