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YS54 VWV

2004 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

186,377 mi
Last recorded186,377 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS54 VWV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2016 186,377 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Undertrays fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 4 Feb 2016 186,377 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Undertrays fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 176,015 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 163,346 miles

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Fail 9 Jan 2014 163,346 miles

Nearside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 131,898 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 102,707 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 18 Jan 2011 76,929 miles

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

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2010 53,443 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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)

Fail 27 Jan 2010 53,443 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 40,911 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 39,522 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 29,247 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 VWV is a 2004 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VWV, 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 VWV registered?

YS54 VWV is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 23 December 2004.

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