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YC54 YFW

2004 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

101,584 mi
Last recorded101,584 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC54 YFW
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2021 101,584 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2020 90,346 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 82,702 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 81,639 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Jul 2017 81,639 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Jun 2016 78,684 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 76,161 miles

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Oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2014 72,891 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Feb 2013 66,302 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 60,486 miles

offside rear tyre close to exposing cords on inner edge

Fail 10 Feb 2012 60,486 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

front brake discs worn

offside rear tyre close to exposing cords on inner edge

Pass 16 Feb 2011 51,484 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2011 51,483 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 42,186 miles

washer fluid poor output but clears screen

Pass 5 Feb 2009 62,989 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 26,651 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

brake fluid low

Pass 7 Feb 2007 19,623 miles

Nearside 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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YC54 YFW is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 YC54 YFW, 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 YC54 YFW registered?

YC54 YFW is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 27 October 2004.

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