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YH54 MDV

2004 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

161,360 mi
Last recorded161,360 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH54 MDV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2016 161,360 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Apr 2016 161,285 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2015 147,837 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2014 131,381 miles

both rear tyres wearing low and offsiderear worn on insisde edge

nearside front tyrewearing low

Pass 26 Mar 2013 116,270 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 116,270 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 102,400 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 88,104 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 78,753 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 78,753 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 64,023 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 53,166 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 MDV is a 2004 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 MDV, 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 MDV registered?

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

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