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YC04 RCS

2004 BMW X3

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

127,188 mi
Last recorded127,188 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC04 RCS
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2019 127,188 miles

cover and sill cover fitted

slight oil leak

Fail 7 Jul 2019 127,188 miles

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

cover and sill cover fitted

slight oil leak

Pass 7 Jul 2018 119,012 miles

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

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

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

both front coil springs corroded

covers & shields fitted

Pass 6 Jul 2017 108,509 miles

Oil leak ()

covers & shields fitted

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2016 99,768 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 92,021 miles

all tyres wearing low

o/s/f brake backing plate loose

Pass 26 Jun 2014 84,345 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2013 80,608 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 73,420 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 64,234 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 62,087 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 52,278 miles

centre exhaust rubbers broken.

Fail 10 May 2010 52,278 miles

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

centre exhaust rubbers broken.

Pass 7 May 2009 43,162 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 34,219 miles

brake fluid level low

engine under tray fitted

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 9 May 2008 34,219 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

brake fluid level low

cut in o/s/f tyre side wall no cords showing at time of test

engine under tray fitted

n/s/r tyre perished

n/s/r tyre worn to limit on inner edge

nail in n/s/r tyre

o/s/f tyre perished

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Aug 2007 28,030 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 27,881 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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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YC04 RCS is a 2004 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YC04 RCS, 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 YC04 RCS registered?

YC04 RCS is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 31 July 2004.

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