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YC54 BSV

2004 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

210,025 mi
Last recorded210,025 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC54 BSV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2022 210,025 miles

engine cover fitted

Offside Rear brake disc has been hot

Offside Rear brake pads are low

brake pad warning light on dash

corrosion to the rear subframe

front wipers are smearing the screen slightly

oil residue on the engine

undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Feb 2021 208,028 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 4 Feb 2021 208,028 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 198,277 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2020 198,277 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2018 188,210 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Dec 2018 188,203 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2017 183,710 miles

Oil leak Engine. ()

Pass 15 Nov 2016 179,182 miles

Front Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 173,509 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 167,306 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing on both shoulders

Pass 16 Nov 2013 161,937 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

wiper spindles worn

Pass 12 Nov 2012 151,345 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

rear brakes worn low

wiper spindles worn

Fail 10 Nov 2012 151,345 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

rear brakes worn low

wiper spindles worn

Pass 4 Nov 2011 140,295 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 128,998 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 128,998 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 117,615 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 108,765 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 82,688 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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YC54 BSV is a 2004 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 YC54 BSV, 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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YC54 BSV is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 11 November 2004.

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