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YH54 WCX

2004 BMW X3

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2024
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

126,958 mi
Last recorded126,958 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH54 WCX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2023 126,958 miles

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

several high level stop lights not working

Fail 6 Dec 2023 126,958 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

several high level stop lights not working

Fail 7 Aug 2023 126,958 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

several high level stop lights not working

Pass 25 Apr 2022 124,349 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2021 116,217 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2020 105,705 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 95,929 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 95,929 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 7 Dec 2018 94,797 miles

1, OIL SUMP LEAKING 2, ENGINE OIL LOW

SCREEN WASH LOW

Pass 6 Dec 2017 91,985 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2017 91,985 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link upper bush split (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link upper bush split (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure marked in yellow (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front tyre wearing thin

Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both near side / off side rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Dec 2016 89,645 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 9 Dec 2016 89,645 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 87,114 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 83,776 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oxygen sensor wire is fouling on steering coupling.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Sep 2014 83,776 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Oxygen sensor wire is fouling on steering coupling.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2013 76,380 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 70,856 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 65,163 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 59,529 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 54,329 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 50,329 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 50,381 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 42,746 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 42,733 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 42,188 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

NSF & NSR Tyres slightly damaged on sidewalls

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 WCX is a 2004 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YH54 WCX, 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 WCX is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 10 November 2004.

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