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YF54 UPP

2004 BMW X3

Black Other 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

81,457 mi
Last recorded81,457 miles
Recorded on23 May 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF54 UPP
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeOther
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2018 81,457 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2018 81,455 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 May 2017 76,393 miles

Fuel filler cap rubber seal age cracked

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of under vehicle

Fail 15 May 2017 76,392 miles

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

Fuel filler cap rubber seal age cracked

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of under vehicle

Pass 24 May 2016 71,964 miles

offside front tyre bald on inner edge nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 May 2015 68,162 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 61,018 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 59,243 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2012 55,339 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2012 55,337 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 May 2011 46,796 miles

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

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

Fail 24 May 2011 46,698 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 24 May 2010 42,523 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 32,448 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 32,200 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2008 21,700 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 20,223 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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YF54 UPP is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,979cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YF54 UPP, 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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YF54 UPP is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 22 December 2004.

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