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YS04 KBJ

2004 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

182,872 mi
Last recorded182,872 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS04 KBJ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2016 182,872 miles

Offside front and rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 4 Nov 2016 182,863 miles

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

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

EML on

Offside front and rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 23 Sep 2015 173,666 miles

EML lit on dashboard

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on the outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 22 Sep 2015 173,664 miles

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

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

Offside Front Additional braking device insecure Brake disc stone/dust guard insecure (3.6.I.1)

EML lit on dashboard

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on the outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 May 2014 163,902 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside and nearside front bumper damaged

rear number plate deteriorating

unable to check rear seats and seat belts boot full

Pass 21 Mar 2013 154,041 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2012 142,273 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 123,159 miles

the offside front tyre is wearing unevenly

Fail 20 Apr 2010 102,502 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 102,502 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 77,877 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 47,059 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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YS04 KBJ is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YS04 KBJ, 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 YS04 KBJ registered?

YS04 KBJ is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 29 May 2004.

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