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YO54 CXB

2004 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2025
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

168,093 mi
Last recorded168,093 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYO54 CXB
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2024 168,093 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH N/S & O/S (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 161,464 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre wearing very smooth on inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing very smooth on inner edge

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

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 2 Mar 2023 161,464 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre wearing very smooth on inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing very smooth on inner edge

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 4 Feb 2022 149,596 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 139,141 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all rear seats. ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2020 139,141 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all rear seats. ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 130,473 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 124,054 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 3 child seats fitted on rear seats ()

Fail 11 Apr 2018 124,054 miles

Brake performance not tested due to inscure bonnet (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre worn on inner edge has small cuts in this area (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 3 child seats fitted on rear seats ()

Pass 18 Apr 2017 116,679 miles

Advise both front inner tyres starting to wear low

Advise nearside rear inner tyre starting to wear low

Oil leak ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 3 fitted ()

Fail 13 Apr 2017 116,543 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Advise both front inner tyres starting to wear low

Advise both rear brake discs corroded

Advise nearside rear inner tyre starting to wear low

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 3 fitted ()

Pass 13 Apr 2016 110,496 miles

Advise child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of an adult belt

Advise handbrake adjustment

Advise offside front inner tyre just starting to wear low

Advise oil leak

Advise rear brake discs corroded

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Apr 2016 110,496 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Advise rear brake discs corroded

Advise child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of an adult belt

Advise handbrake adjustment

Advise offside front inner tyre just starting to wear low

Advise oil leak

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 105,891 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Nov 2014 101,322 miles

bonnet catch faulty

Fail 4 Nov 2014 101,322 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

bonnet catch faulty

Pass 30 Oct 2013 89,890 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2013 89,890 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2012 82,804 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 82,804 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 73,642 miles

bonnet catch fault

Fail 2 Nov 2011 73,641 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

bonnet catch fault

Pass 4 Nov 2010 63,431 miles

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)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 47,765 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 34,393 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 34,393 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 22,459 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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YO54 CXB is a 2004 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 YO54 CXB, 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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YO54 CXB is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 17 November 2004.

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