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YS54 JVX

2004 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

192,124 mi
Last recorded192,124 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2019 192,124 miles

Bulb failure warning light illuminated.

Fuel pipe chafing Supply and return fuel pipes damaged but not leaking. (6.1.3 (c) (i))

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

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

Surface corrosion to; rear subframe, suspension arms, front and rear coil springs.

TPMS warning light illuminated.

Valve stem slightly damaged All tyre valve stems slightly perished. (5.2.3 (j))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2019 192,120 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Bulb failure warning light illuminated.

Fuel pipe chafing Supply and return fuel pipes damaged but not leaking. (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Surface corrosion to; rear subframe, suspension arms, front and rear coil springs.

TPMS warning light illuminated.

Valve stem slightly damaged All tyre valve stems slightly perished. (5.2.3 (j))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 179,265 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 179,264 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 163,143 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 163,485 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front inner (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front inner (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 157,451 miles

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

both front suspension top mounts corroding

Fail 8 Sep 2015 157,451 miles

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)

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

both front suspension top mounts corroding

Pass 19 Sep 2014 138,993 miles

Bulb cover missing from NSF headlight unit.

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

Slight sidewall damage to offside front tyre.

Fail 19 Sep 2014 138,993 miles

Bulb cover missing from NSF headlight unit.

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

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

Slight sidewall damage to offside front tyre.

Pass 13 Sep 2013 116,611 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre wearing very thin on both edges.

o/s/r tyre wearing thin on inner edge.

Fail 21 Sep 2012 99,576 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 99,576 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2011 83,502 miles

engine slightly smokey emissions ok

Fail 16 Sep 2011 83,502 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

engine slightly smokey emissions ok

Pass 20 Aug 2010 59,296 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 41,935 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 36,809 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 29,173 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 21,973 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 JVX is a 2004 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 JVX, 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 JVX registered?

YS54 JVX is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 29 November 2004.

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