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YH54 KGX

2004 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

96,074 mi
Last recorded96,074 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH54 KGX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2017 96,074 miles

steering rack noisy and slightly stiff in operation

Fail 16 Nov 2017 96,074 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

steering rack noisy and slightly stiff in operation

Pass 23 Nov 2016 90,033 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 81,177 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2014 73,646 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 73,633 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Nov 2013 67,325 miles

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)

both front tyre side walls scuffed

centre rear seat belt buckle sticky (working at time of test)

Fail 6 Nov 2013 67,325 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both front tyre side walls scuffed

centre rear seat belt buckle sticky (working at time of test)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 61,367 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 56,931 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 56,931 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 53,050 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 53,005 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 47,097 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 40,231 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 32,558 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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YH54 KGX is a 2004 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YH54 KGX, 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 YH54 KGX registered?

YH54 KGX is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 15 October 2004.

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