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YJ54 CMG

2004 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

129,591 mi
Last recorded129,591 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ54 CMG
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2022 129,591 miles

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 124,747 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 115,959 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2019 115,959 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Suspect weak pump (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 113,477 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damage (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Jul 2018 113,477 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damage (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm insecurely attached the pivot bolt had no securing nut. suggest correct nut be fitted from manufacturer. (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 109,218 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 109,218 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 96,266 miles

Front wiper blades smearing

Oil level low

Pass 17 Aug 2015 93,527 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 84,786 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil level low

Pass 29 Aug 2014 84,786 miles

Oil level low

Pass 6 Sep 2013 81,086 miles

Oil level low

Pass 1 Sep 2012 61,344 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 1 Sep 2012 61,344 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 57,236 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 52,743 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 46,494 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2009 46,494 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 35,001 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 34,837 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 23,078 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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YJ54 CMG is a 2004 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 YJ54 CMG, 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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YJ54 CMG is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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