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Y66 CRR

2004 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

120,314 mi
Last recorded120,314 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY66 CRR
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2022 120,314 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2022

Nearside Front Steering locking device ineffective (2.1.3 (d))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 112,802 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2021 112,802 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 107,982 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 106,173 miles

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

centre heat shield slightly insecure

Fail 14 May 2019 106,173 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working inner part (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working inner part (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working outer part (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from centre box (6.1.2 (a))

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

centre heat shield slightly insecure

Pass 9 May 2018 98,212 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 13 May 2017 93,292 miles

corrosion on front brake discs

grease weeping from both rear outer cv joints?

n/s/r tyre worn close to wear bars [3mm] + cut in tread close to cords

o/s/f tyre worn to 1.6mm legal limit [235/55/17v]

Pass 5 Apr 2016 87,467 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 87,467 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 85,743 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 81,455 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 78,385 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 73,493 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 69,654 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 64,437 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 54,530 miles

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

nearside front tyre nail close to sidewall

Pass 13 Oct 2008 45,296 miles

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

cuts in o/s tyre sidewall

rear brake light 3x leds n/w

Pass 29 Oct 2007 31,224 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 29,880 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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Y66 CRR is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 Y66 CRR, 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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Y66 CRR is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 1 November 2004.

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