MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
165,860 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
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
Rear exhaust box surface rust
Rear tyres cracking on side walls
slight cracking on all tyres
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)
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)
Offside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
no plate cracked
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
no plate cracked
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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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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