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WJ54 BYL

2004 BMW X3

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

140,302 mi
Last recorded140,302 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ54 BYL
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2022 140,302 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 134,239 miles

Offside Front ARB linkage ball joint cover split

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

minor stone chip outside swept area

Fail 22 Feb 2021 134,239 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front ARB linkage ball joint cover split

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

minor stone chip outside swept area

Pass 24 Feb 2020 129,456 miles

Minor stone chip outside swept area

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))

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

Rear diff has light misting of oil / transmission fluid

Fail 24 Feb 2020 129,456 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Minor stone chip outside swept area

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear diff has light misting of oil / transmission fluid

Pass 12 Nov 2018 123,502 miles

oil leak

Pass 25 Oct 2017 116,201 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 24 Oct 2016 107,977 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded at lower section of spring

oil misting on lower engine

Pass 9 Oct 2015 97,817 miles

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

rear brake pads wearing low

slight oil misting on lower engine

undertray fitted

Pass 29 Oct 2014 88,699 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 88,699 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 81,397 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 76,163 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 70,707 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 64,749 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 56,599 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 48,030 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 38,667 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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WJ54 BYL is a 2004 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WJ54 BYL, 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 WJ54 BYL registered?

WJ54 BYL is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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