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YE54 VUG

2004 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

112,092 mi
Last recorded112,092 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE54 VUG
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2020 112,092 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))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 103,618 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

nearside front wiper blade split & in poor condition

underside very dirty

Pass 5 Nov 2018 95,889 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre on center ()

Oil leak, but not excessive may require to attention soon (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both head light slight perished,may improving if polishing

small chipped on windscreen

underside tray fitted not allowing for full inspection

Pass 4 Nov 2017 88,478 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 79,287 miles

Air bag warning lamp came on during test but then went out

Fuel cap sealing ring starting to perish/crack

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Sill covers fitted & undertray

Fail 8 Nov 2016 79,280 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Air bag warning lamp came on during test but then went out

Fuel cap sealing ring starting to perish/crack

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Sill covers fitted & undertray

Pass 9 Oct 2015 70,824 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

engine covers fitted

underbody trays fitted

Pass 11 Oct 2014 63,384 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 60,983 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 16 Nov 2012 58,111 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 58,111 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 54,429 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 23 Nov 2010 49,733 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 49,559 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 39,886 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 31,455 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 23,068 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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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YE54 VUG is a 2004 BMW X3 in Blue 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 YE54 VUG, 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 VUG is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 26 November 2004.

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