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YM54 AMU

2004 BMW X3

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

104,306 mi
Last recorded104,306 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2014
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM54 AMU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2014 104,306 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 95,652 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 95,652 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 88,214 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

odd alloy fitted to nearside rear

Fail 30 Mar 2012 88,214 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

odd alloy fitted to nearside rear

Pass 31 Mar 2011 79,470 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

front brake discs pitted

nearside front sidewall damaged

Pass 17 Mar 2010 70,891 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2008 63,716 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 63,702 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 22 Dec 2007 36,841 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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YM54 AMU is a 2004 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YM54 AMU, 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 YM54 AMU registered?

YM54 AMU is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 24 December 2004.

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