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YA54 XAU

2004 BMW X3

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

101,680 mi
Last recorded101,680 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA54 XAU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2022 101,680 miles

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

offside rear parking brake efficiency only just met,

Fail 15 Nov 2022 101,680 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

offside rear parking brake efficiency only just met,

Pass 1 Dec 2021 99,457 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2021 99,457 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 95,745 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2020 95,737 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 May 2018 94,916 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 May 2017 89,676 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 83,694 miles

Front windscreen wipers show signs of deterioration

Offside front brake dragging slightly

Pass 31 Jan 2015 79,575 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 71,701 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 64,541 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 55,945 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 44,906 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 35,256 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2009 35,256 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 25,610 miles

Offside and Nearside front door windows tinted.

Fail 17 Nov 2008 25,610 miles

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

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

Offside and Nearside front door windows tinted.

Pass 27 Nov 2007 19,964 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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YA54 XAU is a 2004 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YA54 XAU, 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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YA54 XAU is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 8 December 2004.

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