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YF54 WJZ

2004 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

223,789 mi
Last recorded223,789 miles
Recorded on6 May 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF54 WJZ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2022 223,789 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 223,739 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 223,739 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Aug 2019 98,745 miles

Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Road wheel fixing missing all four (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Aug 2018 223,739 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 223,658 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 233,163 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 195,976 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 195,976 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 152,478 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

front number plate is cracked.

Pass 8 Nov 2012 116,802 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 116,802 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 61,490 miles

Front and rear brake disks corroded

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)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Nov 2010 53,562 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 53,377 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2009 45,191 miles

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)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 33,666 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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 WJZ is a 2004 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel 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 YF54 WJZ, 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 WJZ is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 29 December 2004.

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