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YL04 VNJ

2004 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

92,217 mi
Last recorded92,217 miles
Recorded on12 May 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL04 VNJ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2020 92,217 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2019 88,248 miles

Coil spring corroded all four coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also badly worn on inside shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Transfer box rear mounting bush deteriorated

Undertrays fitted

Fail 8 May 2019 88,248 miles

Undertrays fitted

Coil spring corroded all four coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also badly worn on inside shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Transfer box rear mounting bush deteriorated

Pass 9 May 2018 83,917 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 May 2017 81,488 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 78,296 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 75,363 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 72,216 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 68,355 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 May 2013 68,355 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 63,885 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 63,885 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2011 59,365 miles

3 leds inop high level brake light

fuel cap seal cracking

near side rear tyre on limit inner edge

Fail 9 May 2011 59,365 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

3 leds inop high level brake light

fuel cap seal cracking

near side rear tyre on limit inner edge

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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YL04 VNJ is a 2004 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YL04 VNJ, 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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What year was YL04 VNJ registered?

YL04 VNJ is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 23 July 2004.

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