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YH54 WZP

2004 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

158,043 mi
Last recorded158,043 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH54 WZP
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2022 158,043 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/n/s x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 142,356 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3/4's tread depth = 2.1mm and inner edge of tread is worn smooth (recommend replace) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3/4's tread depth = 2.7mm (recommend replace) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

park brake efficiency = 16 % (minimum limit at time of test)

service brake travel

Pass 5 Jul 2019 132,713 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 18 Jul 2018 125,134 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2018 125,123 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 115,748 miles

both sides rear tyres tread is close to wear limit & inner edge of treads are worn (nearside smooth)

offside rear inner brake pad is worn

Pass 8 Aug 2016 108,396 miles

note :- engine covers & under trays are fitted

oil leak(s)

Fail 28 Jul 2016 108,088 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

brake fluid level is low

nearside front inner brake pad is worn (recommend replace)

note :- engine covers & under trays are fitted

oil leak(s)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 98,660 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 88,258 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 88,110 miles

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

Offside 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)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 80,651 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

bonnet release stiff.

Pass 6 Aug 2012 72,831 miles

(notes :- alloy rims, 205/50R18 tyres, tread depths n/s/f 4mm, o/s/f 5mm, n/s/r & o/s/r 4mm.)

exhaust emissions are a bit smokey.

Pass 15 Aug 2011 66,238 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 59,152 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Aug 2009 51,103 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Aug 2009 51,014 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 45,506 miles

n/s/r seat belt not checked as baby seat fitted

Pass 17 Aug 2007 39,901 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 WZP is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 WZP, 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 WZP is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 11 November 2004.

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