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YJ04 ZOY

2004 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

168,193 mi
Last recorded168,193 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ04 ZOY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2018 168,193 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 158,639 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Apr 2016 147,013 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2016 146,821 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside and offside headlamps slightly reduced output

Pass 14 Apr 2015 129,388 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 118,996 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 114,806 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Jun 2012 105,979 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Jun 2012 105,949 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Apr 2011 97,726 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2011 97,726 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 92,717 miles

Both front tyres perishing between tread blocks

Front brake discs corroded, also worn

Oil level close to minimum mark on dipstick

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

Fail 5 Aug 2010 92,717 miles

Both front tyres perishing between tread blocks

Front brake discs corroded, also worn

Oil level close to minimum mark on dipstick

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of 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 21 Aug 2009 84,583 miles

o/s/f wheel rim slightly distorted on inner edge

Fail 12 Aug 2009 84,512 miles

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

Bonnet catch stiff/seizing

Brake fluid level becoming low

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

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

Fuel filler cap seal starting to perish

Oil level below minimum mark on dipstick

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 73,064 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2008 73,064 miles

Brake fluid on halfway between max and min

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front discs starting to wear

Fuel filler cap seal starting to perish

Oil level on min mark

Pass 13 Aug 2008 73,064 miles

Brake fluid on halfway between max and min

Front discs starting to wear

Fuel filler cap seal starting to perish

Oil level on min mark

Pass 26 Jul 2007 56,491 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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YJ04 ZOY is a 2004 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,979cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YJ04 ZOY, 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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YJ04 ZOY is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 3 August 2004.

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