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YT54 WFJ

2004 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

130,104 mi
Last recorded130,104 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT54 WFJ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2022 130,104 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2021 121,964 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2021 121,834 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake insecure Retaining Clip Missing (1.1.21 (c))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2020 116,937 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 111,508 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 106,880 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 102,943 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 95,068 miles

Oil Leak

Fail 22 Apr 2016 95,068 miles

Oil Leak

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 91,465 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 91,465 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Fail 18 Sep 2014 85,095 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 85,095 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 80,777 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 73,839 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 67,144 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 60,145 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 60,118 miles

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

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

front brake pads half worn

Pass 30 Sep 2009 52,842 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2009 42,126 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2009 42,126 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Fail 30 Dec 2008 42,094 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 29,334 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 29,133 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 29,133 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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YT54 WFJ is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,979cc 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 YT54 WFJ, 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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YT54 WFJ is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 3 September 2004.

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