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YH54 KZA

2004 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

157,642 mi
Last recorded157,642 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH54 KZA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2018 157,642 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 148,602 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 134,204 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 118,763 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

both front wiper blades torn but still clearing the screen

engine oil leak

Fail 1 Oct 2015 118,763 miles

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

both front wiper blades torn but still clearing the screen

engine oil leak

Pass 4 Oct 2014 103,890 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 85,976 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 72,195 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 61,831 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 52,930 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2010 52,724 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 47,131 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2009 47,131 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 41,297 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 32,427 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 32,344 miles

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

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

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)

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 KZA is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KZA, 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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YH54 KZA is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 28 September 2004.

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