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YS54 XLG

2004 BMW X3

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

153,674 mi
Last recorded153,674 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS54 XLG
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2023 153,674 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2023 153,632 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 147,012 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/50-18 97V (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive from transfer box and front differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2022 147,011 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/50-18 97V (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive from transfer box and front differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 141,401 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 1 Sep 2021 141,401 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 135,790 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Sep 2020 135,785 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 129,855 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/50x18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 123,554 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Jul 2018 123,441 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 109,205 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 100,262 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 93,489 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 93,489 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 82,275 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 6 Jul 2013 72,090 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Jul 2013 72,090 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jul 2012 64,383 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jul 2011 56,063 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 56,063 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 47,120 miles

nearside front tyre low on outer edge and 3,5mm in centre

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

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

front brake pads getting low

offside front tyre bald on inner edge and 3mm in centre

offside rear tyre on 3mm in centre, and 5mm on edges

very slight play in nearside front anti-roll bar link rod

Pass 7 Jul 2009 35,316 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 17,304 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 6,907 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 XLG is a 2004 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 XLG, 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 XLG is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 18 December 2004.

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