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YT54 YZJ

2004 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

165,860 mi
Last recorded165,860 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2023 165,860 miles

Coolant leak cant see any leak but strong smell of coolant ()

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement most rearward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp side lights slight flicker when indicators are on (4.2.3 (c))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin discs slight rusty on lips (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Nov 2023 165,860 miles

Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested both nearside + offside no image lens too cloudy (4.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both nearside + offside (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn most rearward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white light showing (4.4.3 (a))

Coolant leak cant see any leak but strong smell of coolant ()

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement most rearward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp side lights slight flicker when indicators are on (4.2.3 (c))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin discs slight rusty on lips (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 147,649 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 143,067 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2021 143,067 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

hazard light switch loose in holder

Pass 26 Feb 2020 140,003 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 135,623 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 128,886 miles

Rear exhaust box surface rust

Rear tyres cracking on side walls

Pass 5 Dec 2016 125,050 miles

slight cracking on all tyres

Pass 3 Dec 2015 122,964 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 118,441 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 115,799 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 110,505 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 103,072 miles

Nearside 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 14 Sep 2010 83,270 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 83,260 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 70,934 miles

no plate cracked

Fail 15 Sep 2009 70,934 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

no plate cracked

Pass 17 Sep 2008 59,378 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 46,606 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 YZJ is a 2004 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YT54 YZJ, 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 YZJ is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 17 September 2004.

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