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YS54 DXK

2004 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

168,417 mi
Last recorded168,417 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS54 DXK
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2022 168,417 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 163,681 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2021 163,681 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 157,890 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2020 157,872 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 164,718 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2019 149,641 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2018 141,657 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged both sides valves (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material joining piece (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged valve (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 129,529 miles

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

engine cover and undertrays fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Fail 11 Jul 2017 129,529 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

engine cover and undertrays fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Pass 16 Jul 2016 113,898 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 103,487 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Oct 2014 100,951 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 100,951 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 96,535 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 92,419 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 88,242 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 88,242 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 27 Oct 2010 79,804 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 27 Oct 2010 79,804 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 16 Nov 2009 69,471 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 52,031 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 52,031 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2007 38,415 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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YS54 DXK is a 2004 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YS54 DXK, 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 YS54 DXK registered?

YS54 DXK is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 26 November 2004.

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