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YR54 CME

2004 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

127,505 mi
Last recorded127,505 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR54 CME
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2019 127,505 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level brake light has some bulbs inoperative or missing (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Front wipers smeary

Fail 5 Jun 2019 127,505 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level brake light has some bulbs inoperative or missing (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Front wipers smeary

Pass 6 Jun 2018 115,068 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 109,148 miles

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Jun 2017 109,148 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 103,958 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt top mounting (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre nail in tread

Pass 14 Jul 2015 99,323 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jun 2014 94,816 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 15 Jul 2013 91,831 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2013 90,004 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 80,601 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 80,601 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 76,514 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 65,398 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 54,076 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 36,499 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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YR54 CME is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YR54 CME, 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 YR54 CME registered?

YR54 CME is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 17 September 2004.

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