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YK04 BDC

2004 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,732 mi
Last recorded79,732 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2015
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK04 BDC
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2015 79,732 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

Fail 14 Jul 2015 79,732 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 73,979 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 2 Jul 2014 73,979 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 70,042 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 16 Jul 2012 66,804 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 63,374 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2011 63,374 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 60,823 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 51,496 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 40,702 miles

all four brake discs have slight corosion lip

Pass 11 Aug 2007 36,189 miles

Front brake pads wearing thin

Rear brake pads wearing thin

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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YK04 BDC is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol 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 YK04 BDC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YK04 BDC registered?

YK04 BDC is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 26 July 2004.

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