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YS54 ULJ

2004 BMW X3

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,951 mi
Last recorded148,951 miles
Recorded on31 May 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS54 ULJ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2017 148,951 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 May 2017 148,951 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 144,109 miles

Nearside Front Body has damage

Nearside Rear Tyre has nail

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 134,452 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 126,139 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre worn inner and outer edge

o/s/r tyre wall perished and cracking

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge

Fail 21 Oct 2013 126,078 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre worn inner and outer edge

o/s/r tyre wall perished and cracking

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge

Pass 9 Oct 2012 117,626 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 106,858 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

restricted view of under vehilce undertrays fiited

unable to check outer sill plastic covers fitted

Pass 3 Oct 2011 106,858 miles

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

restricted view of under vehilce undertrays fiited

unable to check outer sill plastic covers fitted

Pass 8 Oct 2010 88,551 miles

Restricted view under vehicle under tray fitted

unable to check outer sills plastic covers fitted

Fail 24 Sep 2010 87,701 miles

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

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

Restricted view under vehicle under tray fitted

unable to check outer sills plastic covers fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2009 67,988 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 48,472 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 31,974 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2007 31,974 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Front Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 ULJ is a 2004 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 ULJ, 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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YS54 ULJ is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 1 December 2004.

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