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YR54 LUH

2004 BMW X3

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

169,703 mi
Last recorded169,703 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR54 LUH
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2023 169,703 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalytic converter joint minor blow (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front foglight inoperative (pre 2018)

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn STRONG ADVICE (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear coil springs corroded

Rear subframe and suspension arms corroded

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 27 Mar 2023 169,599 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken lower section missing (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side little effect (1.4.1 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalytic converter joint minor blow (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front foglight inoperative (pre 2018)

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn STRONG ADVICE (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear coil springs corroded

Rear park brake nearside and offside brake squeal

Rear subframe and suspension arms corroded

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 31 Mar 2022 167,360 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

petrol cap sealing device perished

Pass 8 Apr 2021 159,954 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2021 159,954 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 145,699 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 131,608 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 123,957 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 112,134 miles

oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2016 105,639 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 105,639 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position bonnet (6.4.1)

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

Fail 16 Jan 2016 105,633 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 100,711 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2015 100,711 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 93,341 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 85,665 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 76,304 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2012 76,304 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 58,232 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2009 50,356 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 42,289 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 31,449 miles

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

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 LUH is a 2004 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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

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