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YF04 CGY

2004 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

115,396 mi
Last recorded115,396 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF04 CGY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2017 115,396 miles

Vehicle propshaft

Pass 11 Apr 2016 105,744 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 95,246 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Rear centre Seat belt buckle missing!

Pass 10 Jul 2014 91,664 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 83,056 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 72,638 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 60,290 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 60,136 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 50,637 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 50,637 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 38,133 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 38,133 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 27,156 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Jun 2008 27,156 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 16,654 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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YF04 CGY is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YF04 CGY, 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 YF04 CGY registered?

YF04 CGY is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 3 July 2004.

Is YF04 CGY safe to buy?

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