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YC04 ZEL

2004 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

138,100 mi
Last recorded138,100 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC04 ZEL
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2018 138,100 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 119,489 miles

eml light on

Fail 3 Nov 2017 119,489 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

eml light on

Pass 7 Nov 2016 108,783 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 101,261 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 91,119 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 80,080 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 80,080 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 69,020 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 69,020 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 58,781 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 46,295 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 45,513 miles

front and rear number plates

Pass 18 Aug 2008 40,829 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 31,650 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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YC04 ZEL is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZEL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YC04 ZEL registered?

YC04 ZEL is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 18 June 2004.

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