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YS54 WBE

2004 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

174,728 mi
Last recorded174,728 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS54 WBE
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2023 174,728 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front propshaft not fitted at time of MOT retest

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

Rear wiper blade defective

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratching & stone chips on screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2023 174,728 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Prop shaft joint excessively worn Front propshaft rear joint badly worn, front joint slightly worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear wiper blade defective

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratching & stone chips on screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 159,147 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder removed from view through screen ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to legal limit & outer sidewall slightly cracked/perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Front propshaft, both universal joints have slight play detectable (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear wiper blade split

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips on screen & slight scratching visible (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 152,608 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip on screen & slight scratching visible (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 148,850 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 13 Nov 2020 148,836 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users CONSTASNT BLUE SMOKE FROM EXHAUST (8.2.2.2 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 139,334 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 131,105 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Oct 2018 131,105 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 121,779 miles

Engine covers / Under trays fitted

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn outer edge

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn inner edge

Fail 2 Oct 2017 121,753 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers / Under trays fitted

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn outer edge

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn inner edge

Pass 14 Nov 2016 112,528 miles

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

brake pad warning light on dash all brake pads ok

Pass 30 Oct 2015 99,205 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all front and rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 83,346 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2013 74,593 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Aug 2012 67,208 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 60,979 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 60,979 miles

coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Aug 2010 55,374 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 47,169 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2009 47,166 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front 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 20 Aug 2008 37,327 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 28,286 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 WBE is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 WBE, 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 WBE is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 15 December 2004.

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