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2004 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

175,118 mi
Last recorded175,118 miles
Recorded on6 May 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE54 NUM
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2021 175,118 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2021 175,118 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2019 156,359 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2019 156,237 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Floor in such a condition it is likely to cause load insecurity or instability (6.2.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 153,506 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 135,671 miles

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

Front tyres edges bald

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear tyres inner edges worn

eml on,warning lights displayed on dash

Pass 3 Feb 2016 112,352 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 93,930 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 82,499 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 76,108 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 28 Nov 2011 70,723 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 70,719 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 67,438 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 5 Oct 2010 67,438 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 64,140 miles

Nearside front tyre has slight sidewall damage

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

Pass 15 Nov 2008 61,136 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 56,937 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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YE54 NUM is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YE54 NUM, 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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YE54 NUM is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 29 November 2004.

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