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YA54 XNB

2004 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

148,229 mi
Last recorded148,229 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA54 XNB
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2021 148,229 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nsf & osf(inner) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play back outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play back outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower frnt outer (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2021 148,229 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nsf & osf(inner) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play back outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play back outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower frnt outer (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 134,205 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nsr & osr (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play back lower outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement frnt lower inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement frnt lower inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

rear subframe surface rust

Fail 10 Aug 2020 134,205 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nsr & osr (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play back lower outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement frnt lower inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement frnt lower inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure box (6.1.2 (a))

rear subframe surface rust

Pass 6 Aug 2019 124,014 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nsr & osr (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play back lower outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

undertray fitted

Pass 15 Aug 2018 111,113 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Aug 2018 111,113 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fail 4 Aug 2018 110,997 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (1.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspion arm both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2017 100,237 miles

Front pads getting low and discs lipped

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake back plate missing

Rear pads getting low and discs worn

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 8 Aug 2016 91,500 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 89,182 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 86,294 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 80,128 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 14 Jun 2012 73,308 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 63,534 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 55,873 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 52,672 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 52,672 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 41,155 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 41,155 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 30,749 miles

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

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 XNB is a 2004 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XNB, 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 XNB is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 12 November 2004.

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