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YC04 VJS

2004 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

221,009 mi
Last recorded221,009 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC04 VJS
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2024 221,009 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 196,782 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tie arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Feb 2023 196,782 miles

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tie arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 173,100 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2022 173,100 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2020 156,841 miles

All position lamps light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2019 152,526 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2018 150,084 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2018 150,084 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 147,297 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 144,738 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 144,737 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 140,977 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 140,972 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 127,179 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 115,706 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 105,925 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Aug 2011 94,783 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 84,818 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 75,553 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 66,528 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 66,528 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 56,768 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 54,745 miles

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

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 VJS is a 2004 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YC04 VJS, 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 VJS registered?

YC04 VJS is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 16 July 2004.

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