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YS54 VWH

2004 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

130,316 mi
Last recorded130,316 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS54 VWH
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2019 130,316 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both edges worn and just starting to crack. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush has a slight bit of play and is just starting to split but not excessive. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both edges worn and just starting to crack. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight coating of oil on sump. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2019 130,314 miles

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge worn exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge worn just exposing cords at one point. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both edges worn and just starting to crack. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush has a slight bit of play and is just starting to split but not excessive. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both edges worn and just starting to crack. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight coating of oil on sump. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 124,171 miles

both rear tyres wearing inner tread but not to cords

Fail 15 Feb 2018 124,168 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

both rear tyres wearing inner tread but not to cords

Pass 17 Jan 2017 114,245 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 110,000 miles

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)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 106,234 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 103,004 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 103,004 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 100,018 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 100,018 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 89,203 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 78,017 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 64,896 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 48,291 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 48,291 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 24,255 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 VWH is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VWH, 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 VWH is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 13 December 2004.

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