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WJ54 BYX

2004 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

116,526 mi
Last recorded116,526 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ54 BYX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2023 116,526 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 116,491 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2023 116,491 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 111,094 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 103,907 miles

BOTH FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM BUSHES PERISHED

Pass 12 Jun 2019 91,097 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 87,997 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 85,133 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 81,834 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 78,714 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 74,083 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 74,083 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 70,756 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 66,631 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 63,416 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 59,969 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 59,969 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 55,881 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 55,880 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 52,471 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 52,471 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 48,673 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 BYX is a 2004 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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

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